Product Description

"JAPAN: Samurai, Geisha and Technology" Now the magnificent beauty of Japan is available on your TV or PC. This DVD includes amazing videos of Japan, a unique, intriguing country, which has incredible cities, castles, landscapes and hot springs. The videos are indexed so you can plan your tour.

Spectacular DVD videos - You'll see the breathtaking scenery of Mount Fuji and Miya-jima. Explore Japan’s best castles, ski resorts, relaxing hot springs, beautiful gardens, and its unique culture – a land of kimonos, the tea ceremony, sushi, cherry blossoms, elegant Geisha and powerful Samurai. Shop in Ginza; see Tokyo’s exciting nightlife, exquisite temples in Kyoto and Kamakura, Nikko’s shrines, plus wildlife such as "Snow Monkeys". Climb Mount Fuji and join in Japanese weddings and festivals.

Japan – A Unique Blend of the Past and Future – You’ll see how Japan has developed the world’s best automobiles and consumer electronics and why it’s the ideal travel site for Americans.

Incredible Travel Planner - See the videos and then plan your trip to one of the world’s safest countries.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23479 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-02-11
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: NTSC
• Original language: English
• Running time: 60 minutes

All Movie Guide -
"Mount Fuji, the shopping district in Ginza, temples in Kyoto and more.. plus advice for planning a trip to Japan"

All Movie Guide
"guided tour of many attractions in Japan and more .. includes advice for planning a trip to or through Japan"

Customer Reviews

I feel compelled to write a review.
When I first saw this video, I thought it was pretty good. Because the presentation is made by a software company, I felt that the cinematography was outstanding, but that the naration sounded like it was from someone that would work at a software company (ie: somewhat nerdy). I had debated whether to show this to some of my mentally ill clients that I work with. I finally opted to show it. To my surprise, they loved it. Comment ranged from "They really packed a lot in an hour", to mentioning about specifics (the snow monkeys, the high tech section, the robots, the gardens, etc.). As a matter of fact, I thought that I would have a difficult time ending the group on time because they were fascinated with the high tech, and cars section. But almost on cue, it ended with a shot of Mt. Fuji. The company may get some more business that they wouldn't have gotten, as several co-workers, and clients asked me where I got it. So (as you can see) this review isn't mine alone, but several people. And considering that a ten spot wont even fill up a car anymore, it makes this video a great getaway. And because it's from a software company, (more than likely) this video will NOT be shown on Discovery, Travel, NG, or any of the other major cable networks. My advice, for the cinematography alone, it's more than worth the ten spot. Get it.

This DVD should be used in world geography/culture classes, Japanese language classes
My husband and I are both Japanese who own a small Japanese restaurant where we serve authentic Japanese cuisine. We started showing (with permission) Japan: Samurai, Geisha & Technology. We constantly receive many wonderful comments.

Our customers who used to live in Japan or have visited Japan are glued to the video and start refreshing many special memories from Japan. Japanese women married with Americans and have lived in the States for many decades could feel homesick. In addition, this bilingual DVD is a wonderful tool for a bilingual study. We hope this DVD will be used in world geography/culture classes, Japanese language classes as well as at home.

A stunning tour of an elegant country
This DVD covers a wide range of sites including: Tokyo - shop in Ginza, see the world's largest fish market (where your sushi dinner originates), beautiful parks and Tokyo's nightlife and museums. See Japan's most famous sites: Kamakura - the Land of Samurai and Shogun; Kyoto - the Land of Geisha and Temples, Gion Corner, and Japan's Hollywood; plus Himeji, Hiroshima, and spectacular scenic areas such as Miya-jima and Matsushima Bay. Visit stunning ski resorts and spas in Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu. Even climb Mount Fuji and see magnificent castles, and famous historical sites. The videos are spectacular and it's in both Japan and English.

Review from AMG - "This program provides viewers with a guided tour of many attractions in Japan including Mount Fuji, the shopping district in Ginza, temples in Kyoto and more. This program also includes advice for planning a trip to or through Japan as well as a look at the development of Japan as a nation throughout the 20th century." All Movie Guide