Japan from the Watson Kintner Collection
Watson Kintner (1890-1979) was a Chemical Engineer with the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), where he was an early pioneer in the standardization of the vacuum tube. Over a period of 36 years he traveled to more than 30 individual countries, beginning in 1933. This subset of his travel films is from Japan.
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Length: 13:30
Japan 1965 Reel 31 of 40
Reel 31 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nikko
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Cat. Reel 282 1965: Reel 31: Japan. May 30. Nikko. Yōmeimon Gate, most beautiful in Japan: a National Treasure: Carved monkeys. Under eaves of gate (25 mm). Carved animals (100 mm). Ca...![Japan 1965 Reel 30 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/6n3Fl2nWp7o.jpg)
Length: 18:01
Japan 1965 Reel 30 of 40
Reel 30 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nikko Tokyo
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Reel 30 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nikko Tokyo Cat. Reel 281. 1965: Reel 30: Japan. May 26. Nikko. Tokyo. Treasure house: roof, porch, rafters, gilded ridge poles. Decorated w...![Japan 1965 Reel 29 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/5dxtJKu4gmU.jpg)
Length: 17:48
Japan 1965 Reel 29 of 40
Reel 29 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto Toba Pearl Islan Kamakura Enoshima Hachiman Shrine Nikko
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Reel 29 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto Toba Pearl Islan Kamakura Enoshima Hachiman Shrine Nikko Cat. Reel 280 1965: ...![Japan 1965 Reel 28 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/99lBlMxhhhs.jpg)
Length: 11:11
Japan 1965 Reel 28 of 40
Reel 28 of 40 Unedited travelogue Tokushima Naruto Kyoto Toba
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Cat. Reel 279 1965: Reel 28: Japan. Tokushima. Naruto. Kyoto. Toba. Puppet cloth (cu) Puppet exhibition hall (Tokushima): Completed puppets: heads (cu). Design o...![Japan 1965 Reel 27 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/SfCIO1Pza8k.jpg)
Length: 15:14
Japan 1965 Reel 27 of 40
Reel 27 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kotohira Shrine Marugame Takamatsu Shido Tokushima Lacquer design: mountain peak, shrine, temple, etc. (cu,underexposed). Making fan: splitting bamboo with hand tool (cu). Binding bamboo fan with string (c...
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Length: 15:23
Japan 1965 Reel 26 of 40
Reel 26 of 40 Unedited travelogue Beppu Usuki Mt. Aso Takamatsu In a small shrine: Altar, screen. Rice terraces on way to Mt. Aso volcano(ws). Steam from volcano (distant). Rice paddies in bottom of crater. Crater wall, mountains (distant...
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Length: 17:45
Japan 1965 Reel 25 of 40
Reel 25 of 40 Unedited travelogue Beppu Usuki
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Cat. Reel 276. 1965: Reel 25: Japan. May 12. Beppu. Usuki. Stacked bamboo drying. Boys crabbing in river: overturning rocks. Bamboo products: dishes, vases, model boat (some cu) L...![Japan 1965 Reel 24 of 60 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/feLtD8qu-HI.jpg)
Length: 15:34
Japan 1965 Reel 24 of 60
Reel 24 of 40 Unedited travelogue Fukuoka Rengaya town Razaifa Shrine Beppu
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Reel 24 of 40 Unedited travelogue Fukuoka Rengaya town Razaifa Shrine Beppu Cat. Reel 275 1965: Reel 24: Japan. May 9. Fukuoka. Rengaya Town. Be...![Japan 1965 Reel 23 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/9ZMoiAboYpo.jpg)
Length: 16:49
Japan 1965 Reel 23 of 40
Reel 23 of 40 Unedited travelogue Fukuoka Rengaya town Hokozaki shrine Razaifa Hachima shrine
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Reel 23 of 40 Unedited travelogue Fukuoka Rengaya town Hokozaki shrine Razaifa Hachima shrine Cat. Reel 274 1965: Reel 23: Jap...![Japan 1965 Reel 22 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/PVOlr1XV_r4.jpg)
Length: 17:07
Japan 1965 Reel 22 of 40
Reel 22 of 40 Unedited travelogue Hiroshima Oita Valley Miyajima
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Cat. Reel 273. Reel 23 1965 Japan. Museum, Samurai armour Shinto wedding Garden: Stone lantern. Curved stone bridge. Stone pagoda. Farm house by river (ws)...![Japan 1965 Reel 21 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/o2NGGSy3l-8.jpg)
Length: 17:39
Japan 1965 Reel 21 of 40
Reel 21 of 40 Unedited travelogue Ikuchijima Island Kurashiki Hiroshima
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Reel 21 of 40 Unedited travelogue Ikuchijima Island Kurashiki Hiroshima Cat. Reel 272 1965: Reel 21: Japan. May 1-2. Ikuchijima Island, Kurashiki. Hir...![Japan 1965 Reel 20 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/yBpRbv8UN6I.jpg)
Length: 17:44
Japan 1965 Reel 20 of 40
Reel 20 of 40 Unedited travelogue Ikuchijima Island Yamato Shrine Kurashiki Cat. Reel 271 1965: Reel 20: Japan, Apr. 29-May 1. Okayama; Tano; Takahashi Carved wood (Yamato Shrine) (underexposed). Carved animal. Farm scene: house on mound ...
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Length: 17:24
Japan 1965 Reel 19 of 40
Reel 19 of 40 Unedited travelogue Ikuchijima Island Kurashiki
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Cat. Reel 270 1965: Reel 19: Japan. Apr. 28-29. Ikushijima Island. Kurashiki Carved wood in alcove at temple: robed figures. Carvings: Four-figure groups. Wooden de...![Japan 1965 Reel 18 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/cmFy7EefD8M.jpg)
Length: 17:18
Japan 1965 Reel 18 of 40
Reel 18 of 40 Unedited travelogue Ikuchijima Island Bizen Okayam Kurashiki Takahashi Valley
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Cat. Reel 269 1965: Reel 18: Japan. Apr. 26-28. Silent/Color Ikushijima Island. Bizen. Okayama. Kurashiki, Takahashi Valley. Small f...![Japan 1965 Reel 17 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/jgCNCdITY2M.jpg)
Length: 16:04
Japan 1965 Reel 17 of 40
Reel 17 of 40 Unedited travelogue Himeji Oka Ko-jima Okayam Bizen
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Reel 17 of 40 Unedited travelogue Himeji Oka Ko-jima Okayam Bizen Cat. Reel 268 1965: Reel 17: Japan. April 24. Himeji. Oka. Ko-jima. Okayama. Bizen ...![Japan 1965 Reel 16 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/Mq_9da0-0dc.jpg)
Length: 17:56
Japan 1965 Reel 16 of 40
Reel 16 of 40 Unedited travelogue Sasayama Hashiyama Ono Himeji
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Cat. Reel 267 1965: Reel 16: Japan. April 21-24. Sasayama. Hashihama. Ono. Himeji. Tamba ware: bowls, vases, dishes. (Sasayama) Making Tamba ware: Potter using ki...![Japan 1965 Reel 15 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/lilp-ZfW3lM.jpg)
Length: 17:13
Japan 1965 Reel 15 of 40
Reel 15 of 40 Unedited travelogue Higashi Dishodaji Toshodaiji
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Reel 15 of 40 Unedited travelogue Higashi Dishodaji Toshodaiji Cat. Reel 266 1965: Reel 15: Japan. Higashi. Doshodaji. Toshodaiji. April 14 Priests under sh...![Japan 1965 Reel 14 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/Vd9lffOBDw4.jpg)
Length: 16:23
Japan 1965 Reel 14 of 40
Reel 14 of 40 Unedited travelogue Koyasan Otsu
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Cat. Reel 265 1965: Reel 14: Japan. Kōyasan. Ōtsu. April 12-14 Stone lantern. 2 story building: second level is circular. Panel of metal lantern: man playing flute. Lantern pan...![Japan 1965 Reel 13 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/Lpkdlf2DL0k.jpg)
Length: 17:21
Japan 1965 Reel 13 of 40
Reel 13 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nara Koyasan
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Reel 13 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nara Koyasan Cat. Reel 264 1965: Reel 13: Japan. Nara. Koyasan. April 10-12 Large metal incense burner. Buddha temple: interior, some very ...![Japan 1965 Reel 12 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/QlfaEuC233k.jpg)
Length: 17:54
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Reel 12 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nara Saidaiji
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Reel 12 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nara Saidaiji Cat. Reel 263 1965: Reel 12: Japan Nara. Saidaiji. April 8-10. Chiseling wood. Carved wood: partial and complete work. Car...![Japan 1965 Reel 11 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/9hgPvGi1mak.jpg)
Length: 15:35
Japan 1965 Reel 11 of 40
Reel 11 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto Nara Byodoin
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Cat. Reel 262 1965: Reel 11: Japan. Kyoto. Nara. Byōdō-in. April 7-8. Byōdō-in Temple: Carved base for Buddha statue. Carved statue: lotus leaves. Buddha: note hands. ...![Japan 1965 Reel 10 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/zqeZJlMhTGA.jpg)
Length: 15:53
Japan 1965 Reel 10 of 40
Reel 10 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto Hachiman (Bamboo Village) Steaming bamboo (under exposed) Wiping culms(stems) Straightening culms Bonsai pot stand or lantern. Bamboo cages. Bamboo bending: bamboo cut-outs used. Bamboo screen. Spli...
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Length: 16:56
Japan 1965 Reel 9 of 40
Reel 9 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto
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Cat. Reel 260 1965: Reel 9: Japan Kyoto. April 3-4 Lacquer object (model house?) (Antique Center). 2 porcelain vases. Screen painting. Chion Temple; [Chion-in] Gate. Ceiling (underexpos...![Japan 1965 Reel 8 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/4tPJp3yRNDI.jpg)
Length: 17:39
Japan 1965 Reel 8 of 40
Reel 8 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kyoto
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Cat. Reel 259 1965: Reel 8: Japan. Apr. 1-3. Kyoto. Doll cloth (cu). Hand painting design on doll cloth. Nine feudal scenes on doll cloth. Fingernail weaving on manual loom: note uneven w...![Japan 1965 Reel 7 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/5RUtmhOGCpI.jpg)
Length: 17:59
Japan 1965 Reel 7 of 40
Reel 7 of 40 Unedited travelogue Katsuura Kyoto
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Cat. Reel 258 1965: Reel 7: Japan. Mar. 31-Apr. 1. Katsura, Kyoto. Fingernail weaving: working on woof Fingernail loom. Jacquard Silk museum Silk kimonos Geisha performing clas...![Japan 1965 Reel 6 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/UQcCrNxr8ZU.jpg)
Length: 17:52
Japan 1965 Reel 6 of 40
Reel 6 of 40 Unedited travelogue Shugakuin Kyoto
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Reel 6 of 40 Unedited travelogue Shugakuin Kyoto Cat. Reel 257 1965: Reel 6: Japan Shugakuin. Kyoto. Mar. 30-31 Miniature bamboo house. Brocade worker Sewing (xcu). Mak...![Japan 1965 Reel 5 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/FEHr7IkScnA.jpg)
Length: 17:53
Japan 1965 Reel 5 of 40
Reel 5 of 40 Unedited travelogue Hoian Shrine Kyoto
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Reel 5 of 40 Unedited travelogue Hoian Shrine Kyoto Cat. Reel 256 1965: Reel 5: Japan. Mar. 29-30. Heian Shrine, Kyoto. Lacquer platter: mountains, boats, pearl inlay, (...![Japan 1965 Reel 4 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/g9csc74b6l4.jpg)
Length: 17:36
Japan 1965 Reel 4 of 40
Reel 4 of 40 Unedited travelogue Kumana Nagoya Kyoto Todo Shrine Suzuka Plowing rice field: gas plow. Growing peas: rice straw trellis. Farm buildings and yard. Hills. Cottage. Wooden window frame at roof apex. At Tado Shrine, Kuwana. [...
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Length: 17:56
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Reel 3 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nagoya Kyoto
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Reel 3 of 40 Unedited travelogue Nagoya Kyoto Cat. Reel 254 1965 Reel 3 Japan. Mar. 26-29. Nagoya. Kyoto. Scale model sloping kiln. Pottery Parrot's head. Large vases with w...![Japan 1965 Reel 2 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/n4GmZihEcvY.jpg)
Length: 18:00
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Reel 2 of 40 Unedited travelogue Shizuoka (Toro) Nagoya Kawai
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Cat. Reel 253 1965: Reel 2: Japan. Shizuoka (Toro). Nagoya. Kawai. Doorway. Circular foundation. Reconstructed sidewalls. Buildings: interior construction. Garde...![Japan 1965 Reel 1 of 40 thumbnail.](/collections/videos/assets/7SjUqTTfGvc.jpg)
Length: 16:41
Japan 1965 Reel 1 of 40
Reel 1 of 40 Unedited travelogue Tokyo Yokohama Aburat subo Idawara Castle Hikone Atami Okitsu Shuzenji