Japanese Emperor Hirohito on horseback followed by other Japanese officers on horseback along Yayogi parade grounds in Tokyo, Japan. Emperor Hirohito reviews his cavalry, infantry and artillery.
Floods in Tokyo, Japan. People in a flooded area. People walk on the flooded streets. Houses along the sides of the streets. People carry their belongings with them and walk on the streets. Vehicles drive past.
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.
Closeup of several people in a gathering, including children. One boy holds a Manchurian flag, and another holds that of Japan. All are bundled in winter clothes. A line of mounted horsemen are at the side of a road, with a large triangular banner held in their midst. village buildings seen across an expanse of snow and ice. People warmly dressed stand in the courtyard of a temple. . Some girls wear decorated muffs. A tall leader speaks with others. Children receive gifts. Music plays on a spring driven gramophone.Children stand holding presents. Officials stand behind large boxes and sacks of food and supplies. A man reaches into the pile and takes something that he gives to a child. Mongolians perform Tsam mask dance to celebrate beginning of the new year.
Several men stroll along a path in the park, on a warm day, in Harbin china. A pavilion is seen, decorated with small flags of many nations, including, among others: Japan; Turkey; the United states; Egypt; Greece; and Great Britain. (Although the United States and most other nations did not ever formally recognize the independent State of Manchukuo, the U.S. and others maintained consulates in Harbin and had a number of their citizens residing there.) Attendees walk to seats in an open theater in the park. It contains seats and benches. A formation of Japanese bi-wing bombers flies overhead. Tables for Manchukuo officials and special guests are on a raised platform. The backdrop is decorated with two crossed flags of the new Manchukuo, flanking a picture of its new leader, Manchurian former emperor of China, Aisin-Gioro Pu-Yi, also known as "Henry Pu-Yi" (or Puyi). The event proceeds with speeches and applause from the attendees. Two large Manchukuo flags are stretched out from the gateway of the park. A tram (street car) passes along tracks and powered by overhead electric wires. The tram is decorated with numerous small flags. Local people are seen going about their routine business on the streets. The flag of Manchuckuo flying on a flag pole.
Review of the ceremonies and official visits of the Japanese delegates to Hsinking, Manchuria. Soldiers stand along the sides of a street. People stand with flags in front of a building. Soldiers stand. Flags of both signing nations on the entrance of the building. Japanese delegates and officers arrive. Men and soldiers greet them. They enter the building. Lt General Nobuyoshi Muto of Japan and General Hsu Yung-Chang talk and sign the protocol. Soldiers stand nearby.