Abstract:

"An inside look into a culture which tries to maintain traditional values in the face of tremendous change. This four-part program describes such historical landmarks as the onset of shogun rule and the 13th-century battles against Kublai Khan; such artistic creations such as Kabuki theater and the tea ceremony; and such economic factors as the beginning of trade with the West and the industrialization which ensued. Students are also shown the modern Japan of overcrowded cities, flourishing industries, international diplomatic influence, and Western-style democracy, as well as scenes of Japanese private and public life today." Published by Associated Press. Titles of four parts: 1. The Japanese: Their History, 2. The Ways of the Japanese, 3. The Japanese: Their Economy, and 4. The Japanese: Their Culture.