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1. Buddha in the land of the Kami (7th - 12th centuries) (1989)
Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept; explains the arrival of Buddhism and how Buddhism and the Kami were assimilated; discusses the role of Chinese culture, s...
Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept; explains the arrival of Buddhism and how Buddhism and the Kami were assimilated; discusses the role of Chinese culture, s...
2. The Meiji period (1868-1912) (1989)
The arrival of Commodore Perry in 1854 set the stage for Japan's dramatic leap from the Middle Ages into modernity. In 1868, the last shogun gave way to a 15-year-old Emperor who dressed in Western-style clothes. Ed...
The arrival of Commodore Perry in 1854 set the stage for Japan's dramatic leap from the Middle Ages into modernity. In 1868, the last shogun gave way to a 15-year-old Emperor who dressed in Western-style clothes. Ed...
3. Isamu Noguchi stones and paper (1997)
This documentary examines the life and career of Isamu Noguchi, a prolific Japanese-American sculptor, best known for his naturalistic designs of open space. Discusses earlier works, including the famous Noguchi "he...
This documentary examines the life and career of Isamu Noguchi, a prolific Japanese-American sculptor, best known for his naturalistic designs of open space. Discusses earlier works, including the famous Noguchi "he...
4. The coming of the barbarians (1540-1650) (1989)
Looks at the arrival of Portugese navigators and Jesuit priests to Japan in 1540; a Japan of shoguns and samurai, where the art of warfare had been refined to hitherto unknown heights of cruelty. Although Westernism...
Looks at the arrival of Portugese navigators and Jesuit priests to Japan in 1540; a Japan of shoguns and samurai, where the art of warfare had been refined to hitherto unknown heights of cruelty. Although Westernism...
5. The age of the shoguns (1600-1868) (1989)
Looks at the history of Japan during the age of the Tokugawa family, the era of Edo, a period of over two-and-a-half centuries during which Japan was sealed off from the rest of the world. Topics include the establi...
Looks at the history of Japan during the age of the Tokugawa family, the era of Edo, a period of over two-and-a-half centuries during which Japan was sealed off from the rest of the world. Topics include the establi...
6. Kyoto architecture Japanese design (2003)
An examination of the development of Kyoto architecture during the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Buildings examined include: Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall, Murin-an, the f...
An examination of the development of Kyoto architecture during the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Buildings examined include: Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall, Murin-an, the f...
7. Obachan no gade Obăchan's garden (2001)
In the wake of the 1923 earthquake that devastated Tokyo, 25-year-old Asayo Murakami left Japan, her husband and two children, to resettle in Canada. Using dramatizations, newsreel footage, family photos, and interv...
In the wake of the 1923 earthquake that devastated Tokyo, 25-year-old Asayo Murakami left Japan, her husband and two children, to resettle in Canada. Using dramatizations, newsreel footage, family photos, and interv...
8. Aging in Japan when traditional mechanisms vanish (1990)
In Japan it is customary for elderly parents to live with their eldest son and his family. Therefore fewer habitats exist for the elderly. This program explores the bathhouse as a habitat for the elderly.
In Japan it is customary for elderly parents to live with their eldest son and his family. Therefore fewer habitats exist for the elderly. This program explores the bathhouse as a habitat for the elderly.
9. Ancient civilizations Samurai Japan (1997)
From their ascension to power in the 13th century to the unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II, the Samurai, with their code of virtue and discipline, created a society that prized one's honor ...
From their ascension to power in the 13th century to the unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II, the Samurai, with their code of virtue and discipline, created a society that prized one's honor ...
10. The Essence of being Japanese (1989)
Discusses what makes Japan Japanese. Also describes 20th century events such as the earthquake of 1923, the rise of militarism, the accession of Emperor Hirohito, the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere, the Paci...
Discusses what makes Japan Japanese. Also describes 20th century events such as the earthquake of 1923, the rise of militarism, the accession of Emperor Hirohito, the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere, the Paci...
11. Four seasons in Kyoto (2002)
Focusing on the emblematic flowers, foods and festivals of each season, this four-part series introduces the social and cultural life of Kyoto, an important center of government, learning and the arts in Japan.
Focusing on the emblematic flowers, foods and festivals of each season, this four-part series introduces the social and cultural life of Kyoto, an important center of government, learning and the arts in Japan.
12. The Japanese tea ceremony (1989)
The tea ceremony originated in China but was transformed in Japan into an art of infinite resonance with precise rules and formulations. This program is devoted to the Omote Sen-ke school. It shows the uniquely Japa...
The tea ceremony originated in China but was transformed in Japan into an art of infinite resonance with precise rules and formulations. This program is devoted to the Omote Sen-ke school. It shows the uniquely Japa...
13. Geisha (2000)
Filmed in collaboration with Arthur Golden, this program captures the geisha mystique while documenting the experiences of two maiko, geisha-in-training. Additional interviews with clients, patrons and others offer ...
Filmed in collaboration with Arthur Golden, this program captures the geisha mystique while documenting the experiences of two maiko, geisha-in-training. Additional interviews with clients, patrons and others offer ...
14. The Art of Kabuki (1988)
An introduction to the 400 year old tradition of Kabuki, explaining its origins and purposes, its literary sources and the meaning of its symbolism. Also shows a rehearsal, preparation of costume and wigs and the pe...
An introduction to the 400 year old tradition of Kabuki, explaining its origins and purposes, its literary sources and the meaning of its symbolism. Also shows a rehearsal, preparation of costume and wigs and the pe...
15. Hirohito: Japan in the 20th century (1989)
A portrait of Hirohito, emperor of Japan for sixty years, from 1926-1989.
A portrait of Hirohito, emperor of Japan for sixty years, from 1926-1989.
16. Theater in Japan (1989)
This program explores the cultural debate within Japan regarding traditional forms of theater and more contemporary theater and avant-garde performing arts. Includes interviews with many Japanese playwrights, interc...
This program explores the cultural debate within Japan regarding traditional forms of theater and more contemporary theater and avant-garde performing arts. Includes interviews with many Japanese playwrights, interc...
17. Bunraku (2003)
Presents the story of Bunraku through puppeteer Tamao Yoshida and chanter Sumitayu Takemoto. Backstage footage capture the immense preparations and grueling rehearsals for their rendition of Shinju Ten no Amijima.
Presents the story of Bunraku through puppeteer Tamao Yoshida and chanter Sumitayu Takemoto. Backstage footage capture the immense preparations and grueling rehearsals for their rendition of Shinju Ten no Amijima.
18. Yukio Mishima Samurai writer (1985)
This program combines extensive archival footage of Mishima; interviews with colleagues, including his biographer, Henry Scott Stoles, and two of his translators and readings by actor, John Hurt to portray Japan's i...
This program combines extensive archival footage of Mishima; interviews with colleagues, including his biographer, Henry Scott Stoles, and two of his translators and readings by actor, John Hurt to portray Japan's i...
19. Koto praise on strings (2003)
Hideaki Kuribayashi was a disciple of koto legend Tadao Sawai and is considered the finest living player of this traditional Japanese stringed instrument. In this program, interviews with Kuribayashi are intersperse...
Hideaki Kuribayashi was a disciple of koto legend Tadao Sawai and is considered the finest living player of this traditional Japanese stringed instrument. In this program, interviews with Kuribayashi are intersperse...
20. Airplanes and the Rising Sun (1987)
A collection of film footage from the 1930s highlights the social and economic changes which characterize that period in Japan. The airplane was a major factor in shrinking the globe; Lindbergh had soloed across the...
A collection of film footage from the 1930s highlights the social and economic changes which characterize that period in Japan. The airplane was a major factor in shrinking the globe; Lindbergh had soloed across the...
21. The Japanese economic bubble (1993)
Explores the basis of Japan's postwar economic success, how the consensus of its shared culture broke down in the boom years, how Japanese society and the Japanese economy have changed forever, and how the country m...
Explores the basis of Japan's postwar economic success, how the consensus of its shared culture broke down in the boom years, how Japanese society and the Japanese economy have changed forever, and how the country m...
22. Portrait of an Onnagata (1990)
Examines the role of the Onnagata in Kabuki theater, the male actor who plays a female role, who exemplifies ideal and ultimate womanhood. Because Kabuki theater is played entirely by men, the role of the Onnagata i...
Examines the role of the Onnagata in Kabuki theater, the male actor who plays a female role, who exemplifies ideal and ultimate womanhood. Because Kabuki theater is played entirely by men, the role of the Onnagata i...
23. Hell camp how to succeed in business (1987)
Westerners who find their Japanese competitors iron-hearted, unrelenting, and unwavering will learn from this program how such businessmen have been trained: at Hell camp, a business-sponsored training institute tha...
Westerners who find their Japanese competitors iron-hearted, unrelenting, and unwavering will learn from this program how such businessmen have been trained: at Hell camp, a business-sponsored training institute tha...
24. The rocky road to Chinese revolution (1991)
Begins with an examination of the Manchurian Incident of 1931, when Japan took advantage of civil war in China to invade and establish a Japanese regime. Meanwhile Mao and Chiang fought each other and the Soviet Uni...
Begins with an examination of the Manchurian Incident of 1931, when Japan took advantage of civil war in China to invade and establish a Japanese regime. Meanwhile Mao and Chiang fought each other and the Soviet Uni...