The World changes: Japan's geography - human and economic

United States, 1962

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Outlines the geographical features of the four mountainous islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, their climate and population density. Also covers the impact of modernisation, the growth of the cities, particularly Tokyo, the way of life in the country, research and technology, the basis of the economy and the skill and industry of the people.

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Credits

producer/director

Hugh Gage

production company

Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Duration

00:13:10:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1962

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

005663

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mountain life

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Human geography

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountain life

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human geography

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Economic conditions

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Social conditions

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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