Western tourists visit points of interest in Japan: Western tourists pose. They walk down stairs. Sign board shown. Exterior of the Imperial Palace. Tourists visit the Imperial Palace. Tourists walk aside pool.
Newspapers being printed in Japan soon after end of World War 2. Newspaper printing press machines running. People gathered on streets, where some rubble and destruction from war is still seen. People assembling and speaking freely in public. Japanese work at Press office and publish the news about democracy. Newspapers published. People buy newspapers and read. People read the posters. Postwar land reform program redistributes land to Japanese farmers, most of whom, were formally only tenants They shovel, dig the soil and sow the seeds. They harvest the crops.
Japanese civilians and military watch American soldier using bulldozer to clear debris and begin reconstruction during American military occupation of Japan. Japanese soldiers and laborers working to clear the detritus of war and rebuild. Japanese businessman discussing reconstruction with an American military officer in his office. Signs in office reading: "Bid Room, P&C Div, Mr. P.E. Pagliocca." Japanese businessmen obtaining U.S. requests for bids on reconstruction projects. Bessemer Converter is charged and fired in Japanese steel plant. Hot steel Ingot is rolled out on cart. Hot ribbon of steel in placed into wire extrusion machine.
Industrial development in Japan with the help of United States Army: Workers in automobile plant. Skilled Japanese workers repair damaged equipment for Allies, during Korean war. Ship under construction in Japanese shipyard. Japanese children run behind jeeps of American soldiers. Japanese children pose for camera. American soldier gives candy to Japanese children who swarm over him. American soldier gives doll to little Japanese girl. Americans and Japanese participate in swimming meet. Americans and Japanese together participate in activities after World War II.
Landmarks and attractions in Japan. Japanese woman in kimono, amongst cherry blossoms, holding bird in hand. Seashore through trees. Fuming volcanos from below. Scenes of rice paddies, people harvesting wheat and tea. Tokyo: modern buildings, Emperor's palace, Imperial Diet, Ginza, called 'Times Square' of Tokyo. Broadway and night view, chef preparing tempura, Japanese domestic life including interior of home, fish in meal served and eaten, use of chopsticks for eating food, rickshaw, Geishas playing musical instruments and dancing. Men washing painted silk in river to fix dyes, temple hall, restoration of religious statue, men fishing, cultured pearl farm and process of seeding oysters.
Landmarks and attractions in Japan. Hot springs believed to be therapeutic, government operated public bath. Scenes of Japanese domestic life including shoes taken out outside the door, interior of home, meal served and eaten, preparation of sleep.
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