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U.S. Army film showing history of Japanese militarism from the days of the Samurai to the 20th Century
Segment of U.S. film orientation film to help Allied Occupation Forces to understand background of Japanese traditions and rise of militarism prior to World War 2. Film begins showing a Japanese man dressed as a Trumpeter (kai yaku) in an army of the Feudal Period, blowing a conch shell horn. Japanese reenact Feudal period ceremonial exercises using pikes. Closeup of the way the pikes interlock as they wield them. Next young Japanese men are seen practicing Bōjutsu (the martial art of using a staff weapon called bō). A large formation of Japanese men practice in unison. A Japanese man dressed as a traditional Samurai warrior of history. Reenactment of Samurai engaged in war showing mounted Samurai warriors and foot soldiers carrying pikes. Image of the sun with Japanese sun flag gradually superimposed upon it. Slate intervenes reading: "The Sun Goddess Created the Japanese to Rule All the Other People of the Earth." Japanese people assembled near large building and tents in a park-like setting. A Japanese military officer addressing a large gathering. Japanese politicians, dressed formally, address a large gathering that includes many military officers. A crowd of Japanese people responding to a speaker by raising their arms in unison, several times. Japanese men in formation, bowing. Japanese women in formation, bowing. Large gatherings of Japanese people bowing en masse. Another politician addressing a gathering in an outdoor arena. Glimpse of Japanese school children being addressed by officials. A room full of banking officers being addressed by an official and farmers also being addressed. Young people and others marching in close order drills. A cadre of Japanese uniformed soldiers marching. A contingent of Japanese army troops marching with shouldered rifles displaying bayonets. More soldiers marching with high stepping gait. Film ends showing Japanese soldiers marching through Tori Gates at various places in Japan.
Japanese Samurai and Bushido codes followed by modern Japanese soldiers (WW2)
A documentary film depicts Japanese psyche and living habits in World War II. Samurai (Japanese military nobility) and Bushido (Way of Warrior) are explained. A man hits a target with bow and arrow. A Japanese soldier fires. Young Japanese women practice archery. Traditional Japanese samurai and Japanese soldiers follow the same Bushido codes. A samurai warrior faces death with control. A Japanese soldier takes a ritual drink of Sake before he goes calmly on a suicide mission. Views of fallen Japanese people and soldiers, dead from suicide or Bushido codes. The war heroes are worshiped. Statues of war heroes. Japanese people visit shrines. Scenic views of Japan. Members of Japanese families walk together.
Samurai with cropped hair and swords ride horses during a bridal ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.
An ancient bridal parade in Kyoto, Japan. The streets of the city. Samurai on horses pass through the streets in a nuptial pageant. The samurai, with cropped Chonmage hair and swords, ride the horses. The bride is carried in a litter. Several Japanese walk with them. Japanese people stand on either side of a road to watch the pageant.
Japanese sword dance revived at the 2500th anniversary of Samurai in Los Angeles, California.
Japanese men and boys celebrate 2500th anniversary of the Samurai in Los Angeles, California. A group of Japanese people perform sword dance and kendo. A young boy performs a terpsichorean rite. A Japanese man performs a sword dance at the occasion.
An exhibit of war art at the Kunstlerhaus in Vienna (WW2)
An exhibit of war art at the Kunstlerhaus in Vienna during World War II. A poster titled 'War and Art' advertising the exhibition in German. Exterior of the exhibition building with Axis flags. Sculptors of soldiers and Nazi Swastika banners at the entrance. Officers view the exhibition. Exhibits include paintings, pictures, sculptures and armors. Exhibits from countries like Slovakia, Romania, Spain and Finland. Japanese Samurai armor in case. Sculpture of a Samurai on a horse. Paintings depict war scenes, soldiers on horses and in boats. A painting of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Civilians view the exhibits.
The Sergeant Martin Difrancisco teaches Judo and demonstrate his skill with the Japanese sword, in Washington, United States.
U.S. Air Force Sergeant Martin Difrancisco teaches martial arts to young boys and girls near Spokane, Washington, United States. Sergeant Martin Difrancisco teaches Judo to children of Air Force personnel at the Fairchild Air Force Base. Young boys practice judo and others watch while sitting. Young girls seated and practicing judo. He demonstrates karate skills, breaking wooden boards with his hand. He demonstrates control of a Japanese Samurai sword, using it to cut a carrot positioned on the stomach of his assistant, and then on the neck of his assistant, without harming his assistant. People stand and watch his demonstration.
