JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS - DVD:

 

Each DVD includes 4-5 different topics regarding Japan. 
Total length of each DVD is 15 minutes.

 

UUSIMMAT - THE MOST RECENT:

 

 

 

2010/2011 No. 1

Kakunodate - Sakura and Samurai

Designed for Universal Use

A Tradition of Fine Blades

Edo Period Puppet Theater

 

2010/2011 No. 2

Wasabi

Rebun - Island of Flowers

Japan's Advanced Vending Machines

Tenugui - The Handy Cloth

 


 

2010/2011 No. 3

Cyber Robot Suits

Kumiko Latticework

The Essential Bean

Pillars of Flame

 

 

2010/2011 No. 4

The Dinosaurs of Katsuyama

Tokyo's New Green Heart

Ishiakari Stone Lanterns

 

 

2010/2011 No. 5

Onigiri - rice to go

When lacquer meets deerskin

Electric vehicles hit the street

Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

 


 

2010/2011 No. 6

Lakes of Many Colors

Safe Water from Every Tap

Tsumami Kanzashi Hair Ornaments

Karatsu Kunchi Festival

 

2010/2011 No. 7

Wajima-nuri lacquerware

Lighting up the night in Arashiyama

Fine marquetry from Hakone

A cascade of chrysanthemums

 

2010/2011 No. 8

Japan's high-speed rail system

Matsue - the water city

Speedy and safe - Japan's egg tech

Artful gift wrapping

Azuki - the versatile red bean

 


 

2010/2011 No. 9

Izu - Paradise of Flowers

Snow and Hemp in Ojiya

Leave it All to the Movers

Hina - Ningyo Dolls

 

2011/2012 No. 1

The Colorful World of Bentobako

Miniaturizing Medicine

Experimenting with Fashion

Miyajima - Island Shrine to Nature

 

 

2011/2012 No. 2

Takachiho - Land of Legends

Walking on Wood

Flea Markets for Fun

Technology Inspired by Tradition

 


 

2011/2012 No. 3

Hiraizumi-Once Again a Beacon of Hope

Fukushima's World-leading Aluminum Technology

The Magnivicent Wooden Chest of Sendai

Keeping the Auto Industry on the Road

 

 

TOHOKU Selection

Miyagi - where the samurai spirit lingers

Lacquer Reborn

Hiraizumi - Glories of Long Ago

Nanbu-tekki Cast Ironware

Lakes of Many Colors

 

2011/2012 No. 4

A Festival of Festivals: Tohoku Rokkon Sai

800 Years of Tradition: Aizu Tajima Gion Festival

Showcasing Tohoku Dance: Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival

Festival on Matsushima Bay: Shiogama MInato Festival

 


 

2011/2012 No. 5

Solar Power in Japan

Ise-Shima - Ancient Shrines and Pearls

Sationery Moves with the Times

The Ukiyo Tradition

 

2011/2012 No. 6

Niihama Taiko Festival

Japanese Rice Snacks

Shaping Our World with Plastics

The Puppet Art of Bunraku

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

2005-4
EXPO 2005, Aichi
Lacquer Reborn
Cultivatin the Tuna
The Island that Runs on Water (Yakushima Island)

 

2005-5
Tsunami Alert!
After the EXPO - Visit Iseshima
Games Reach the Next Level
Okinawa Sanshin

2005-6
First Steps for World Citizens
Raining in Japan
Robot Partners
Wagashi - The Taste of the Seasons

2005-7
Winter Snow Keeps Summer Cool (Sapporo)
Kyoto State Guest House
Moerenuma - From Landfill to Park
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival

 

2005-8
Helping Hands Build Iraqi-Japanese Friendship
Getting Close to the Animals
When Computers Can't match Human Skill
Aomori - Land of Contrasts

2005-9
The Artificial Limb Makers
Akihabara - Hobbyist's Paradise
A Brush With Beauty
Bringing Color Back to the Oceans

2005-10
Cycling the Islands of the inland Sea
Underground Tokyo
Rice and the Japanese 
A Promise Kept - The White Stork Flies Again

2005-11
Nikko - Japan's Oldest International Resort
What's Happening in the motorcycle World
Senior Volunteers Work Abroad
Traditional Good-Luck Charms

2005-12
Kyushu National Museum
Heart-Warming Nabe Cookery
Waste disposal as a Work of Art
Glories of Long Ago - Hiraizumi

 

2006-1
Fighting Sport Builds Friendship
Block Toy Unblocks Creativity
Heroes of Disaster - Tokyo's Hyper-Rescue Team
Underground Caverns of Akiyoshi

2006-2
City of Countless Faces 
The Art of the Compact 
Keeping the Expressways Safe 
Weaving Works of Beauty 

 

2006-3
Shimane – Land of Silver, Swords and Ancient Shrines
Latest Digital Camera Trends
Art of Hidden Beauty
More than Cute – Kawaii!!

 

2006-4
The Roots of Japanese Anime
Shop Assistants with Purchasing Power
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese-style Rooms
The Japanese Economy Is Rising from Recession

2006-5
Japan's Assistance for Iraq
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese Sounds
Japanese Anime in Malaysia
Citizens in City Planning

2006-6
Mobile Phone TV
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Wooden Architecture
Japan Welcomes Young Students

2006-7
Climbing for Cleaning
Living with Flowers
Furoshiki - The Flexible Wrapping Cloth

2006-8
Beach Cleaning Buggy
Secrets of the White Egret Castle (Himeji Castle)
The Yukata Fashion Boom
WASHI, The Finest Japanese Paper
The Popular Tokyo English Bus Tour

 

2006-9
State-of-the-art Prosthetics
Staying at a World Heritage Site
Basement Food Riches
Preparing for Natural Disasters

 

2006-10
Japan’s 50 Years as a UN Member
Onsen. Warm-hearted Hot Springs – Beppu and Yufuin
Ramen
, Japan’s Favourite Noodles
The Small Island that Drives on Ethanol  

 

2006-11
Global Oysters Supported by Forests
Not Just for Play - Mobile Game Devices Evolve
Tokyo One-Day Trip
UDON - Noodles Fostered by Nature

 

2006-12
One-day Trip to Tsukuba – Nature and Science
Edo
Kites Flying High
Supporting the Next Generation of Aircraft
Tokyo Traditional Taste


 

2007-01
Naoshima - The Island of Art
Bringing a New Charm to BONSAI
At the Forefront of Endoscopy
Japan's Creative Cheese

 

2007-02
A Day Trip Across Tokyo Bay
The charm of Modern Paper Craft
Cleaning Water with Carbon Fibre
Revitalizing a Town with Ume

 

2007-3

A New Focus for Art in Tokyo

Recycling with IC cards

The Rebirth of Japanese Calligraphy

Izu Peninsula in Spring

 

2007-10
Try new products for free at Sample Lab
Revealing the hidden side of industry
Eating on the train – ekiben boxed meals
A designer’s ideas transform local industries

 

2007-11
A new style of lifelong learning in Shibuya
The lake that inspired Tale of Genji
Why is Japanese fruit so delicious?
Clear as glass, but so much stronger

 

2007-12
Yokohama – Japan’s First Modern City
Traditional Art Meets Pop Culture
A Challenge of Skills
Never Too Old to Play

 

JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS SELECTION 2000-2006 (includes three discs)

 

Volume 1:

Tourist Attractions of Japan

* Sightseeing

* Festivals

 

Volume 2:

Japanese Culture and Lifestyle

* World Heritage

* Food Culture

* Traditional Culture

* Seasons

 

Vol 3: Modern Japan

* Pop Culture

* Japanese Citizens Playing Active Role in Society

* Advanced Technology/Environment

* Industry

 

 

 

2008-1

Toyako - Scenic Site of G8 Summit

"Eco" - The New Brand Image

New Year's Friendly Demons

The Miniature World of Omake

 

2008-2

Winter in Japan's Snow Country

Tree Surgeons at Work

Robot, A Remarkable Companion

World's Biggest Comic Convention

 

2008-3

Tokyo Girls Collection

Japan Tourism Goes Green

High-Tech Hairpieces

Railway Country

 

2008/2009

No. 1 May 2008
Mixing Up a Super Fuel
Hokkaido Horse-trekking
Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living
New Future for Smallest Room

 

2008/2009

No. 2 June 2008
Untouched for 8000 Years: Shirakami-Sanchi Forest

High-Rise Work Fashion

Fine Mist Cools City Heat

Minamata - An Eco-Aware Community

 

2008/2009

No. 3 August 2008
Tokyo's Subtropical Islands

Toys for all Ages

Japanese Cuisine

Building to Blend with Nature

 

2008/2009

No. 4 Sept 2008
Manga Goes Worldwide

World's Biggest Firework

Japanese Denim

Deco Art - It's Everywhere!

 

2008/2009

No. 5 Oct 2008
Walking the Old Tokaido Highway

Compact Houses for Spacious Living

Learning about Life from Food

Fun Ways to Get Fit

 

2008/2009

No. 6 Nov 2008
The Healing Powers of the Jellyfish

Ready to Eat. Instantly, Anywhere

Bamboo's Deep Roots in Japanese Life

Traditional Crafts, Modern Design - That's Kanazawa

 

2008/2009

No. 7 Jan 2009

Night Festival in Chichibu

Monkiri Asobi

Miyadaiku

Sushi from Tokyo Bay Again

 

2008/2009

No. 8 Feb 2009

Tiny Satellite Carries a Big Dream

A Stroll Through Old Kawagoe

Carry Your Own Chopsticks

Tsukemono - The Pleasure of Japanese Pickles

 

2008/2009

No. 9 March 2009

Donabe - Most Versatile of Cooking Pots

Bonsai - Nature's Beauty in Miniature

Iwami Kagura - Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art

Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops

 

 

2009/2010

No. 1 May 2009

The Cherry Blossoms of Yoshino

Titanium Tiles for Temple Roofs

How Old Firms Survive

Old Crafts in Modern Art

 

 

2009/2010

No. 2 June 2009

Hiking the Shinetsu Trail

When Mending Becomes an Art

A Better Way to Peaceful Sleep

New Technology for Disabled Sports


 

2009/2010

No. 3 August 2009

Ajisai - Hydrangeas in Hakone

Lettuce from a Factory

Mizuhiki - The Art of Tying Paper Cords

New Life for Old Facilities

 

 

2009/2010

No. 4 May 2009

Dancing the Summer Nights Away

Mottainai - Even Tiny Scraps Can Be Reused

Cruising Down the Shimanto River

Umbrellas to Slip in a Pocket

 

 

2009/2010

No. 5 Oct 2009

Funadansu Sea Chests

Sweet Accessories

Yamaga Lantern Festival

Wagakki - Ancient Japanese Musical Instruments


 

2009/2010

No. 6 Dec 2009

Unfolding the story of the kyo-sensu fan

Highly polished skills

Matsuri-zushi - festival sushi

Iriomote's Shichi Festival

 

2009/2010

No. 7 January 2010

The Miniature Appeal of Netsuke

Nature's Beauty at Lake Akan

Keeping Frozen Cells Alive - CAS

Wazuma - Japanese Traditional Music

 

2009/2010

No. 8 February 2010

Nambu-tekki Cast Ironware

Winter Train to Tsugaru

Jomon Art - Ancient yet Modern

Kendo - A Sport for Mind and Body


 

2009/2010

No. 9 March 2010

Mount Fuji in Winter

Yusan-bako Picnic Boxes

New Ways to Use Cardboard

Kariwano's Giant Tug-of -war

 

 

 

Japan Video Topics appeared before in VHS format. Please see this link.