Bēshikku Japan. Gendai supōtsu to taishū geinō = Images of Japan. Contemporary sports and entertainment (ベーシックジャパン. 現代スポーツと大衆芸能)
2002. DVD (ca. 20 min.)
Call#: DVD GV125 .B465 2002
Summary: "Japan's long traditional of athleticism includes sumo, judo and kendo. But base ball, golf and other sports from the US and Europe are also extremely popular. Conversely, in addition to movies and TV, Japanese also enjoy various forms of traditional entertainment. These include the comic storytelling art of rakugo, the manzai brand of stand-up humour and folk songs that are handed down from one generation to the next, and a characteristically Japanese style of singing. The programme presents various examples of contemporary sports and traditional entertainment." -- NHK International's catalog.
Japan sumo basho
John Antonelli
1994. DVD (30 min.)
Call#: GV1197 .J37 2002
Summary: This documentary provides an in-depth view of Japan's sumo wrestlers. Also includes footage from the first accredited sumo wrestling tournament held in the United States.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Jūdō = Traditional Japanese sports. Judo (日本の伝統スポーツ. 柔道)
1994. DVD (ca. 15 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1114 .N54 1994
Summary: "Although judo dates back to the Middle Ages, the rules of the sport as it is practised today were laid down in the late 19th century. In 1964, judo bacame an Olympic sport. This programme uses slowmotion to analyse the various techniques used in judo and demonstrate how, through quick thinking and fast reactions, a small person can throw a big one." -- NHK International's catalog.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Karatedō = Traditional Japanese sports. Karatedo (日本の伝統スポーツ. 空手道)
1994. DVD (ca. 15 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1114.3 .N54 1994
Summary: "In karatedo, opponents use their hands and feet as weapons. This programme shows just how destructive these weapons can be and the supreme necessity for control and accuracy in what is essentially a form of self-defence." -- NHK International's catalog.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Kendō = Traditional Japanese sports. Kendo (日本の伝統スポーツ. 剣道)
1994. DVD (ca. 15 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1142 .N54 1994
Summary: "Originally, kendo was practiced with real swords, now replaced by a shinai, a bamboo stick. The fascination of this sport is the speed with which opponents move from defense to attack, uttering loud exclamations. As this programme shows, footwork is the key to success." NHK International's catalog.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Kyūdō = Traditional Japanese sports. Kyudo (日本の伝統スポーツ. 弓道)
1994. DVD (ca. 15 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1188.J3 N54 1994
Summary: "'Kyudo' is the Japanese sport of archery on foot. In 'yabusame,' the archers shoot from horseback. This programme looks at both types, illustrating the importance of correct stance and pose as well as accuracy in hitting the target --- catalog.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Naginata = Traditional Japanese sports. Naginata (日本の伝統スポーツ. なぎなた)
1994. DVD (ca. 15 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1150.4 .N54 1994
Summary: In the Middle Ages, the 'naginata,' a Japanese pike, was the weapon of the infantry. Interestingly, this martial art is today practiced mainly by women. Using techniques of hitting and jabbing, opponents must strike only certain parts of the body --- catalog.
Nihon no dentō supōtsu. Sumō = Traditional Japanese sports. Sumo (日本の伝統スポーツ. 相撲)
1994. DVD (ca. 24 min.)
Call#: DVD GV1197 .N54 1994
Summary: "What is the meaning of a sumo wrestler's top-knot? How are sumo werstlers ranked? Why do they throw salt into the ring? This programme presents a guide to appreciating the finer points of sumo. Its also shows life in a sumo training stable, and features the Hawaiian stars Akebono and Musashimaru and the popular brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana." -- NHK International's catalog.
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