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Audio visual materials on Japan

The following AV materials (series) on Japan are available for check out. These programs examine the current state of Japan on its nature, culture, and people’s manners and customs.   

JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS 「ジャパン・ビデオ・トピックス」
Fascinating Insights into a Fascinating Country
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However deeply you know Japan, there will always be something here to surprise you. Each issue of Japan Video Topics contains four short videos on widely different themes, from traditional and pop culture to advanced technology, food, lifestyles and nature. You can listen in seven different languages, including English and Japanese. The newest issues can be seen on DVD. Nontheless, the Japan Video Topics page is updated monthly and has a wide selection of current issues. (See below for the Japan Video Topics URL).

Contents：Japan Video Topics DVDs are the ideal resource for anyone who wants to find out more about Japan. They consist of short videos introducing the latest trends as well as Japan's seasonal festivities, nature, culture, the customs and manners of daily life in Japan, as well as Japan's international contributions.

Length：15 minutes per issue (3-4 minutes on each subject)

Available in DVD & VHS
List of the programs; You can see Japan Video Topics online at: http://web-japan.org/jvt.　

Japan Video Encyclopedia -2005edition- ジャパン・ビデオ・エンサイクロペディア　２００５年版　（日本ビデオ百科）
video encyclopedia


Available Titles:

  1. Lives of Japanese People
    Contents: the program tries to broaden understandings toward Japan and its people by showing their lifestyles and customs
    Length: 62 minutes (5 minutes/topic x 12)
    Available in DVD

  2. Japanese Politics, Society & Foreign Policy
    Contents: the program promotes basic understanding about the current state of Japan through the introduction of its politics, society and foreign policy
    Length: 72 minutes total (5-7 minutes/topic x 12)
    Available in DVD

　

Other Titles

Japanese Youth

(3 parts, 2003) 若者三部作（2003年製作）
Contents: Japanese youth and youth culture
Length: 15 minutes each

Music with a Message J-POP - Japaneses Pop Music
Anime Japan's Thriving Animation Culture
Japanese Youth My Dream

 Available in VHS         

Travel in Japan

観光三部作


Contents: tourist destinations in Japan (3 parts, 2003)
観光三部作（2003年製作）

Length: 15 minutes each
Available in VHS
Mount Fuji  -A Timeless Beauty-                     
The Japanese Onsen -Healing the Body,Soothing the Spirit-
Winter in Japan -Sparkling Ice, Gleaming Show-

TOUCH　on　JAPAN
（2006）

touch on japan		 Contents: the program introduces the true profiles of today’s Japanese people and their charms: miniature garden, anime, industrial design, Harajuku Fashion, and Kabuki theater (5 parts)　
Length: 9 minutes
Available in DVD, VHS

Hello Japan
（2006）

hello japan		 Contents: panoramic view of Japan (suitable for viewing by upper elementary to middle school children　
Length: 9 minutes
Available in DVD, VHS