Consulate General of Japan’s DVD Library
*Please check the recent Japan Video Topics on the website by visiting the URL below
http://web-japan.org/jvt/index.html
*Titles in underline indicate DVDs that are missing
# YEAR TITLE TIME
D99
2016/2017 (1)
Japan Video Topics No. 3 Clap! Clap!
The “Tachigui” Restaurant
Contemporary Art Inspires Islands
Noren
15'
D98
2016/2017 (1)
Japan Video Topics No. 2 Tokyo’s First World Cultural Heritage
Ukai on the Nagara River
Handwashing to Save the World
Seeding the Future with Robots
17'
D97
2016/2017 (1)
Jakuchu
Wrapping
A Taste from Japan
Flood Control
15'
D96
Mar-16
Smiles Again in Tohoku
Nishikigoi
Tiny Bubbles with Huge Potential
Para-Ekiden
20'
D95
Feb-16
Japan Blue
Yuzu
Plating A Technology at the Cutting Edge
A New Era for Japan's Forests
17'
D94
Jau-16
Japan Blue
Yuzu
Plating A Technology at the Cutting Edge
A New Era for Japan's Forests
17'
D93
Dec-15
Origami
Welcome to
Safer Japanese Methods
Uji
17'
D92
Nov-15
Harie
Kaizen
Safer Japanese Methods
Uji
17'
D91
Oct-15
Kiriko
Haiku Bluefin
Tuna Stamps &
Seals
17'
D90
By Shinkansen to Hokuriku
Mar-15 Kendama's Global Appeal
Reviving Towns old Machiya
Eco Ships for Cleaner Seas
Japan-A Nation of Light
17'
2014/2015(5)
Snow Monkeys
Stachels Filled with Memories
Changing Corporate Cafeterias
White Impulse/ 30 Second Trailer
17'
D89
What is Yurukyara?
D88
2014/2015(4) Kurokawa Onsen
Silken Thread from Spiders
A Japanese Approach to Bread
17'
D87
2014/2015(3)
Prepared for Disaster
The Japanese Love of Sound
Kisoji _ The Old Mountain Road
The Spirit of Mottainai
16'
D86
2014/2015(2)
Festival Art in Tohoku
Aspirit of Service
Exploring a Tokyo Yokocho
Washi- The Versatile Paper
16'
D85
2014/2015(1)
The Islands of Nagasaki
Caring Tecknology
Making Tokyo Life Easier
A Clean and Tidy Life
18'
D84
2013/2014(6)
Cooking Toys Promote Communication
Manhole Cover Art
Japnese Fast Food
Eygglass Capital Sabae Leads Innovation
14'
D83
2013/2014(5)
A Seven-Minute Milacle! The Shinkansen Cleaning Theater
Becoming More Useful: Innovative Food Containers
High School Students' Challenge!
LED Fishing Lights: Revolutionizing the Fishing Industry
15'
D82
2013/2014(4)
What is Spochan?
Chopstic Culture in Japan
Powered Suits Helping Farmers
Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu Reconstructing Tradition
15'
D81
2013/2014(3)
Landscape Gardener
Getting Together!
The Japanese Crested lbis starting over from zero
Comminication Robot
15'
D80
2013/2014(2)
Ultra-Lightweight Vehicle
Tatami and the Japanese Lifestyle
Sightseeing Train
Sushi Academi
16'
D79
2013/2014(1)
Koban
Tsunami Simulation Helping Limit Damage
Hydroponic Farming
Hakone a Relaxing Retreat
17'
D78
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
16'
D77
The School Day
School Meals
School Events
Summer Vacation
16'
D76
Dec-12
Trendsetting Tokyo
Tokyo's Latest Landmark
Tokyo- City of Sports
Gourmet Tokyo
15'
D75
The Sprit of Budo 15' 12-Oct Budo Techniques and Power
Traditional Budo Equipment
Budo Today
D74
Sep. 2012
Kamakura-Home of Samurai Culture
Jomon Art- Ancient yet Modern
Okinawa World Heritage
Mt. Fuji, Japan's Scared Mountain
16'
D73
July.2012
Tohoku's Eco-friendly Reconstruction
Geothermal Energy in Japan
Pioneering Disaster Technology
New National Park for Sanriku
16'
D72
Mar. 2012
The Camellias of Hagi
Arita Porcelain
Leading-Edge Desalination Technology
Wadaiko Drumming
16’
D71
Feb. 2012
Miji-Jingu
Amezaiku Candy Sculpture
Saving Energy with Sensors
Kyo Yuzen Kimono Dying
17’
D70
Jan. 2012
Gokayama’s Thatched Farmhouses
Another Taste of Japan
Stronger and Lighter than Steel
Maki-e Gold on Lacquer
16’
D69
Nov. 2011
Niihama Taiko Festival
Japanese Rice Snacks
Shaping Our World with Plastics
The Puppet Art of Bunraku
17’
D68
Oct. 2011
Solar Power in Japan
Ise-Shima – Ancient Shrines and Pearls
Stationary Moves with the Times
The Ukiyoe Tradition
28’
D67
Sept. 2011
Tohoku Rokkon Sai-A Festival of Festivals
Aizu Tajima Gion Festival-800 years of Tradition
Kitakami Michinoku Geino Gestival-Showcasing Tohoku Dance
Shiogama Minato Festival-Festival on Matsushima Bay
20’
D66
Aug. 2011
Hiraizumi-Once again a Beacon of Hope
Fukushima’s World-leading Aluminum Tecknology
The Magnificent Wooden Chests of Sendai
Keeping the Auto Industry on the Road
20’
D65
Jul. 2011
Tohoku Selection
l Miyagi
l Lacquer Reborn
l Hiraizumi
l Nanbu-tekki Cast Ironware
l Lakes of Many Color
20’
D64
Jul. 2011
Takachiho – Land of Legends
Walking on Wood
Flea Markets for Fun
Technology Inspired by Tradition
17’
D63
May. 2011
The Colorful World of Bentobako
Miniaturizing Medicine
Experimenting with Fasion
Miyajima-Island Shrine to Nature
17’
D62
Mar. 2011
Izu-Paradise of Flowers
Snow and Hemp in Ojiya
Leave it All to the Movers
Hina - Ningyo Dolls
15’
Japan’s high-speed rail system
Matuse-the water city
D61 Feb. 2011 Speedy and safe-Japan’s egg technology
Artful gift wrapping
Azuki-the versatile little red bean
18’
D60
Jan. 2011
Wajima-nuri lacquerware
Lighting up the night in Arashiyama
Fine marquetry from Hakone
A cascade of chrysanthemums
15’
D59
Nov. 2010
Lakes of Many Colors
Safe Water from Every Tap
Tsunami Kanzashi Hair Ornaments
Karatsu Kunchi Festival
15’
D58
Oct. 2010
Onigiri-rice to go
When lacquer meets deerskin
Electric vehicles hit the street
Owara Kaze no Bon Festival
15’
D57
Sep. 2010
The Dinosaurs of Katsuyama
Tokyo’s New Green Heart
Ishiakan Stone Lanterns
20’
D56
Aug. 2010
Japan Video Topics
Cyber Power Suits
Kumiko Latticework
The Essential ean
Pillars of Flame
16'
D55
Jul. 2010
Japan Video Topics
Wasabi
Rebun-Island of Flowers
Japan’s Advanced Vending Machines
Tenugui-Tha Handy Cloth
15’
D54
May. 2010
Japan Video Topics
Ka k uno da t e – Sa k ura a nd Sa mura i
Designed for Universal Use
A Tradition of Fine Blades
Edo Period Puppet Theater
15’
D53
Mar. 2010
Japan Video Topics
Mount Fuji in Winter
Yusan-bako Picnic Boxes
New Ways to Use Cardboard
Kariwano’s Giant Tug-of-war
15’
D52
Feb. 2010
Japan Video Topics
Nambu-tekki Cast Ironware
Winter Train to Tsugaru
Jomon Art- Ancient yet Modern
Kendo – A Sport for Mind and Body
15’
Japan Video Topics
The Miniature Appeal of Netsuke
D51 Jan. 2010 Nature’s Beauty at Lake Akan
Keeping Frozen Cells Alive
azuma- Japanese Traditional Magic
15’
D50
Dec. 2009
Japan Video Topics Selection 2009-2010
Unfolding the Story of the Kyo-Sensu Fan
Highly Polished Skills
Matsuri-Zushi – Festival Sushi
Iriomote’s Shichi Festival
15’
D49
Oct. 2009
Japan Video Topics Selection 2009-2010
Funadansu Sea Chests
Sweet Accessories
Yamaga Lantern Festival
W a ga k k i – A nc ient J a pa nese M usic a l I nstrument s
15’
D48
Sep. 2009
Japan Video Topics Selection 2009-2010
Dancing the Summer Nights Away
Mottainai- Even Tiny Scraps Can Be Reused
Cruising Down the Shimanto River
Umbrellas to Slip in a Pocket
15’
D47
Aug. 2009
Japan Video Topics Selection 2009-2010
Ajisai – Hydrangeas in Hakone
Lettuce from a Factory
Mizuhiki- The Art of Tying Paper Cords
New Life for Old Facilities
15’
D46
Jun. 2009
Japan Video Topics Selection 2009-2010
Hiking the Shinetsu Trail
When Mending Becomes an Art
A Better Way to Peaceful Sleep
New Technology for Disabled Sports
15’
D45
Mar. 2009
Japan Video Topics 2008/09
Culture/Lifestyle: Monkiri Asobi, Donabe, eco Art, High-Rise
Work Fashions
Tourism/Festival: Tokyo's Subtropical Islands, Night Festival in
Chichibu, Iwami Kagura
Technology/Environment: Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living,
Minamata, Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops
37'
D44
Sept. 2007
Japan Video Topics Selection 2000-2006
Volume 1: Tourist Attractions of Japan –
Sightseeing / Festivals
Volume 2: Japanese Culture and Lifestyle –
World Heritage / Food Culture / Traditional / Seasons
Volume 3: Modern Japan –
Pop Culture / Japanese Citizens Playing Active Role in Society /
Advanced Technology & Environment / Industry
65’, 85’, 80’
D43
Mar. 2008
Fantastic Destinations in Japan:
Mt. Fuji
The Japanese Onsen
Winter in Japan
46’
Japan Video Topics:
D42
May. 2009
The Cherry Blossoms of Yoshino
Titanium Tiles for Temple Roofs
How Old Firms Survive
Old Crafts in Modern Art
15’
Japan Video Topics:
Donabe – Most Versatile of Cooking Pots
D41 Mar. 2009 Bonsai – Nature’s Beauty in Miniature
Iwami Kagura – Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art
Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops
15’
D40
Feb. 2009
Japan Video Topics:
Tiny Satellite Carries a Big Dream
A Stroll through Old Kawagoe
Carry Your Own Chopsticks
Tsukemono- The Pleasure of Japanese Pickles
15’
D39
Jan. 2009
Japan Video Topics:
Night Festival in Chichibu
Monkiri Asobi – The Art of Papercutting
Miyadaiku
Sushi from Tokyo Bay Again
15’
D38
Nov. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
The Healing Powers of the Jellyfish
Ready to Eat. Instantly, Anywhere
Bamboo’s Deep Roots in Japanese Life
Traditional Crafts, Modern Design, That’s Kanazawa
15’
D37
Oct. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Walking the Old Tokaido Highway
Compact Houses for Spacious Living
Learning about Life from Food
Fun Ways to Get Fit
15’
D36
Sept. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Manga goes Worldwide
World’s Biggest Firework
Japanese Denim – High Fashion and Eco Friendly
Deco Art – It’s Everywhere!
15’
D35
Aug. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Tokyo’s Subtropical Islands
Toys for all Ages
Japanese Cuisine
Building to Blend with Nature
15’
D34
Jun. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Untouched for 8,000 Years
High-Rise Work Fashion
Fine Mist Cools City Heat
Minamata – An Eco Aware Community
15’
D33
May. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Mixing up a Super Fuel
Hokkaido Horse-Trekking
Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living
New Future for Smallest Room
15’
D32
May. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Tokyo Girls Collection
Japan Tourism Goes Green
High-Tech Hairpieces
Railway Country
15’
D31
Feb. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Winter in Japan’s Snow Country
Tree Surgeons at Work
Robot, A Remarkable Companion
World’s Biggest Comic Convention
15’
D30
Jan. 2008
Japan Video Topics:
Toyako- Scenic Site of G8 Summit
Eco- The New Brand Image
New Year’s Friendly Demons
The Miniature World of Omake
15’
D29
Dec. 2007
Japan Video Topics:
Yokohama- Japan’s First Modern City
Traditional Art Meets Pop Culture
A Challenge of Skills
Never Too Old to Play
15’
D28
Nov. 2007
Japan Video Topics:
A new style of lifelong learning in Shibuya
The lake that inspired Tale of Genji
Why is Japanese fruit so delicious?
Clear as glass, but so much stronger
15’
D27
Oct. 2007
Japan Video Topics:
Try new products for free at Sample Lab
Revealing the hidden side of Industry
Eating on the train- ekiben boxed meals
A designer’s idea s tra nsfo rm lo c a l industries
15’
D26
2007 Hello! Japan: Nature and Culture, Cutting-Edge Technology, Food,
Kid’s Life, Brea k Time, I nt erna t io na l Co nt ribut io ns
9’
D25 2007 Japan Travel Commercial by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 1’
D24
2007-3
A New focus for art in Tokyo
Recycling with IC cards
The rebirth of Japanese calligraphy
Izu Peninsula in Spring
16’
D23
2007-2
A Day trip across Tokyo Bay
The charm of modern paper craft
Cleaning water with carbon fibre
Revitalizing a town with Ume
16’
D22
2007-1
Naoshima - The Island of Art
Bringing a New Charm to BONSAI
At the Forefront of Endoscopy
Japan's Creative Cheese
17’
D21 2006 Bridges t o J a pa n – St udy A bro a d G uide 20’
D20 2006 (3 copies) Visit Japan Campaign (Yokoso Japan) 4.5’
D19
Dec. 2006
One-day Trip to Tsukuba
Edo Kites Flying High
Supporting the Next Generation of Aircraft - Carbon Fibre
Composite Materials
Tokyo Traditional Taste
19’
D18
Nov. 2006
Japan Video Topics:
Global Oysters supported by forests
Not just for play – mobile games evolve
Tokyo one day trip
Udon – noodles fostered by nature
21’
D17
Oct. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
Japan’s 50 Years as a UN Member
Onsen. Warm-hearted Hot Springs – Beppu and Yufuin
Ramen, Japan’s Favourite Noodles
The Small Island that Drives on Ethanol
19’
D16
Sep. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
State-of-the-art Prosthetics
Staying at a World Heritage Site
Basement Food Riches
Preparing for Natural Disasters
18’
D15
Aug. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
Beach Cleaning Buggy
Secrets of the White Egret Castle (Himeji Castle)
The Yukata Fashion Boom
WASHI, The Finest Japanese Paper
The Popular Tokyo English Bus Tour
19’
D14
2006 Government of Japan
150 Years of US-Japan Relations
D13
Jul. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
Climbing for Cleaning
Living with Flowers
Furoshiki – The Flexible Wrapping Cloth
Self-expression through Digital Art
15’
D12
Jun. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
Mobile Phone TV
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Wooden Architecture
Japan Welcomes Young Students
13’
D11
May. 2006 (2
copies)
Japan Video Topics:
Japan’s Assistance for Iraq
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese Sounds
Japanese Anime in Malaysia
Citizens in City Planning
15’
D10
Apr. 2006
Japan Video Topics:
The Roots of Japanese Anime
Shop Assistants with Purchasing Power
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese-style Rooms
The Japanese Economy is Rising from Recession
15’
D9
Mar. 2006
Japan Video Topics:
Shimane - Land of Silver, Swords and Ancient Shrines
Latest Digital Camera Trends
Art of Hidden Beauty
More than Cute - Kawaii!!
15’
Japan Video Topics:
D8
2006
City of Countless Faces The
Art of the Compact Keeping
the Expressways Safe
Weaving Works of Art
15’
D7
2006
Japan Video Topics:
Fighting Sport Builds Friendship
Block Toy Unblocks Creativity
Heroes of Disaster - Tokyo's Hyper Rescue Team
Underground Caverns of Akiyoshi
15’
D6
2005
Japan Video Topics: Kyushu
National Museum Heart-
warming nabe cookery Waste
disposal as a work of art
Glo ries o f lo ng a go – Hira iz umi
15’
D5
2005
Japan Video Topics:
Nik k o – J a pa n’s o ldest int erna t io na l reso rt
W ha t ’s ha ppening in t he mo t o rc yc le wo rld
Senior volunteers work abroad
Traditional good-luck charms
15’
D4
2005
Japan Video Encyclopedia: Japanese Society, Politics, Diplomacy
72’
D3 2005 Japan Video Encyclopedia: Life for Japanese People 62’
D2 2005 Disaster Reduction: Japan’s Global Contribution 30’
D1 Visit Japan Campaign 11’11”