Germany and Japan defeated in World War II. The defeat of Germany is celebrated in United States. Scenes represent the life of a typical Japanese soldier: a flag is raised to celebrate his birth; boys in uniform play war; troops sack Nanking; and in1944 he is killed to attack over harbor in America. In a dramatization, a soldier with an American machine gun is killed. Dead Americans. American soldiers honor their dead comrades covered with United States flag.
The USS Vicksburg (CL-86) in camouflage paint, is seen still in the water, providing support with her 5 inch and 6 inch guns during the invasion of Okinawa in World War 2. Views of American dive bombers striking Japanese targets nearby, inland. As the camera follows the diving planes, it gives closeup of the superstructure of the Vicksburg.
Film begins with scenic views of mountainous Japan. A water wheel turns at river's edge. A mountain stream flowing. Views of rugged terrain, with ridges and valleys. White clouds above a valley in which a stream run. The waters gradually increase as the stream joins with others to create rivers. View of high-tension electric wires and an electric generating station at the side of a large dam. Electric trains seen in silhouette. View from a train passing large buildings and then view from the front as it traverses track along a wide rail complex, passing train stations and large buildings. A view of University of Tokyo and its distinctive clock tower (7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan). Street cars, bicyclists, pedestrians at Ginza shopping district. Some women in latest Western fashions on sidewalks with other women in traditional kimonos. Western imaged dolls in a shop and Japanese women in Western fashions window shopping in shops carrying such fashions. Similar Western fashions for men. An automobile and building features that appear Western in design. People in a Western-style bar having cocktails.
The traveling route of a Japanese expedition in Northern China. Animated map shows Japan and China and route across Ordos Desert in Northwest China to the Yellow River, taken by expedition. Steamer plies the ice-laden river. Automobile travels through several city gates in China. Landmarks and monuments in Ordos City, China.
A Japanese Expedition's preparation for traveling in China. A locomotive train moving. Train departures and view of railway tracks. Sign board of 'Pao Tou'. Traditional Chinese Papier-mâché tigers and carp fish. Various floats at a festival. Documents of expedition. Picture of expedition. Men at snow covered area remove snow from land and roof.
A Japanese expedition travels to Ningxia Hui by truck. Truck passes on the streets of the city. Animated map. Views of snow-covered area. Expedition warms the engine of truck by fire. Life and cultures of places along the way. Locals perform a dragon dance. Various floats in ceremony. Large crowd in ceremony. Children play. A young Chinese boy looks up. Chinese people seated at table. Landmarks.
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