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Ikebana (20 min.)
The fine art of flower arrangement is investigated. This video shows how it is done and what symbolism is involved. |
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Ikebana (45 min.)
a. Ikebana: The Art of Flower Arrangement
b. The Art and Meaning of Ikebana
This video shows how to create the flower arrangement and goes into depth about the different styles involved. |
| CU043 |
Music (60 min.)
a. Music of Modern Japan
b. Kitaro (Synthesizer Musician)
This video is for lovers of Japanese modern music. It is very entertaining and informational. The section on Kitaro will be a joy for his fans. |
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A Song for the Community (30 min.)
This video shows a Japanese borough community choir prepare for a concert of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. This is a true behind-the-scenes look at this community’s effort. |
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Mini Series: Profile of a Nation (90 min.)
a. Children of the Snow Country
b. A District Nurse
c. Learning Trade
d. Children in the Nursery School
e. Keeping the City Clean
f. Harvesting the Sea
g. The Local Post Office |
| CU046 |
Mini Series: Profile of a Nation (105 min.)
a. Alternative Energy Resource
b. Recycling
c. Disaster Prevention
d. Sabo: Erosion Control
e. Vocational Training
f. The Tokyo Subway System |
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Mini Series: Profile of a Nation (90 min.)
a. Small-Scale Urban Industries
b. JICA: Welcoming Technical Trainees from Abroad
c. The Municipal Office and Services
d. Fish Foods for All Taste
e. Farming for All Seasons
f. Robots at Work |
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Jongara Bushi Competition - The Tsugaru Jamisen National Contest (45 min.)
The Tsugaru Jamisen National Contest was held in Aomori Prefecture. This is a contest to appoint the national champion of young players of Tsugaru Jamisen, a traditional Japanese banjo-like musical instrument. |
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The Giant Kite Battle! - Draws 100,000 in 3 Days of Wild Competition (45 min.)
Each town in Hamamatsu city flies a kite with a unique design of the town, and competitions to cut the other’s string are held. 136 towns participated in this competition, marking it as the most participated session in history |
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Taking Blessings Door to Door (45 min.)
Ise Dai Kagura are known for their performances in front of people’s houses. This art form has become quite rare in Japan due to the lack of successors. Mr. Kimura and his family, trying to preserve the tradition, travel to various parts of western Japan performing different tricks in front of people’s doors. |
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A Meridian Medley (45 min.)
Japan’s midpoint is along 135 degrees east longitude. Sixteen towns are located along this meridian between Hyogo and Kyoto Prefectures. Akio Suzuki became aware of the variety of sounds along the meridian and decided to create a symphony of the meridian. The program follows Mr. Suzuki’s journey along 120 kilometers of the meridian in search of the good old sounds of Japan. |
