I'm looking for a DVD on Japan, and their lifestyle.

[kidrock12xp]

I'm looking for a DVD documentary on Japan, and how they life. Like what their day is like, they're houses, jobs anything really. I just want a video on japan period. If any of you know of a dvd like this I would greatly appricate if you would let me know. Thanks for your time and have a great day. - Scott

[cstaylor]

"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" would be a good start.

[Taro Toporific]

I'm looking for a DVD documentary on Japan, and how they life. Like what their day is like, they're houses, jobs anything really. I just want a video on japan period.

The site seems to be down down right now and you might need WinAp http://www.winamp.com/ but check out

http://www.arttokyo.tv/nsv/ch-02.html
Do you wanna know what the streets of Tokyo look like? Then open the following link in realplayer or winamp: [url]http://218.45.210.81:5000/]
Video © Art Tokyo TV http://www.arttokyo.tv

[Caustic Saint]

I don't have any links/info on modern stuff, but I can offer this:

from the Prelinger Archives:



Children of Japan was made in 1941, prior to Pearl Harbor.

[Taro Toporific]

[quote="cstaylor"]"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" would be a good start. ]

Nah, "Blade Runner on a Bad Hair Day" is my first thought.


However, he could check out the Tokyo's urban blight at the
Big City Webcams Around The World site.

[Taro Toporific]

...on Japan, and how they life. Like what their day is like, they're houses, jobs anything really...

Start with any of the FGs on the Bloggers Ring like
http://www.souzouzone.jp/blog/index.html

Check out this moblog's of daily life
http://atnek01.textamerica.com/?date=3/1/2004&cal=1

Or Mie's TokyoTidbits before she moved to San Fran
http://www.tokyotidbits.com/

[SovietSupreme]

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-CCCP

Soon, Evil Pongi and Soviet Supreme will taking over Video Happy Hour!

[GomiGirl]

Try this DVD for size.

Hello Tokyo

This is made by independant filmmaker/producer/editor Kristen AKA the MediaTinker. http://www.mediatinker.com She has a great blog too - "Kristen's Japan"

This DVD is for people who are new FG's and need some helpful hints. Recommended viewing. You can even support her efforts by purchasing one for a few bucks using PayPal and own it for yourselves.

[Big Booger]

Shall We Dance:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304798466/qid=1076844721//ref=pd_ka_1/102-0056390-7160976?v=glance&s=video&n=507846

Lost in Translation:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JMJ4/qid=1076844773//ref=pd_ka_2/102-0056390-7160976?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846

Sesame Street -Big Bird In Japan
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00016XO7Y/qid=1076844851/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-0056390-7160976?v=glance&s=dvd

Families In Japan:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005QW9D/qid=1076844936/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/102-0056390-7160976?v=glance&s=dvd

All of those should give you an eclectic view of Japan.

[Caustic Saint]

Dude, you forgot Black Rain!

[kotatsuneko]

i recently picked up a dvd based on Richies "the inland sea" and am sure it will be a bloody interesting watch ^^ found it on amazon thru a us seller

[Taro Toporific]

Dude, you forgot Black Rain!

Sheeeeeeee-it you forgot BLADE RUNNER (on a bad day).

[Caustic Saint]

Dude, you forgot Black Rain!

Sheeeeeeee-it you forgot BLADE RUNNER (on a bad day).

Nah, you'd already mentioned it once in this topic. But if you're going to include the Neo-Tokyo flicks, you may as well list Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Bubblegum Crisis.

[Frost]

Tom Green's Subway Monkey Hour

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008972F/qid%3D1076978600/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-9271719-5915122

[Taro Toporific]

Tom Green's Subway Monkey Hour

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008972F/qid%3D1076978600/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-9271719-5915122

I got a better one....
Wanna Tokyo blues?

GET'S PONGIed HAPPY!
GET'S (sic) REAL JAPAN!