Japan: An Historical Overview

Duration: 0:22:00

Year Published: 1964

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Shows how the traditional and the modern are blended in present-day Japan by explaining the roles of the emperor and the various religious sects and by showing Japan's position in world trade. Traces the influence of religious leaders from 600 B.C.E. Depicts U.S. entry into trade relations with Japan and her subsequent adoption of Western technology. Describes the Japanese military buildup prior to Pearl Harbor. , Contrast and comparison of traditional and modern Japan. Major historic events, the shifting powers in government, religious history, and position in today's world of art, and newsreel footage.

Complete Record: , Contrast and comparison of traditional and modern Japan. Major historic events, the shifting powers in government, religious history, and position in today's world of art, and newsreel footage.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.


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