Japan, answer in the Orient

Japan, answer in the Orient

Series Title(s):
Population problem
Contributor(s):
In-Sight Productions, production company.
International Motion Picture Co.
National Educational Television (U.S.), presenter.
Publication:
[United States] : In-Sight Productions, Inc. 1965
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Population Control
Population Growth
Population Density
Japan
Abstract:
An historical portrait of Japan as an empire and nation, describing a range of social, political, and economic influences in how the country has tackled rapid population growth. Contraception, abortion, and infanticide were all methods of limiting family size over the centuries. The social order as represented in Japanese art is described. Population pressure and the need to expand is offered as a a reason for Japan's invasion of neighboring countries in the first part of the 20th century. Tokyo at the time of World War II was the largest city in the world; many people migrated there and the pace of industrialization provided enough jobs for everyone. Post-war, the destruction was widespread although the birthrate rose steeply. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is not mentioned. According to the film, US intervention after the war led to greater equality. The age of first marriage is high in comparison to other countries. To illustrate this, a young married couple are seen enjoying themselves. Education is held up as the route to economic prosperity. Health and welfare nurses visit people in their homes. Film notes that since abortion is considered to be 'traditional', it is not taboo (a sequence of a Japanese government information film is inserted which appears to illustrate its dangers). The young couple dramatize the difficult decision ahead of them whether to keep their baby or continue to lead their carefree lifestyle.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Copyright Information:
Sources: Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries, Motion Pictures 1960-1969; Research date: 20220131
Extent:
029 min.
Color:
Black and white
Sound:
Sound
Cast:
Narrator, Ron Allen.
Credits:
Writer, Edward Pfister.
Provenance:
Gift; Media/Materials Clearinghouse, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs; 20011203; Acc# 2002-14.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
9918227364906676 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1337519305
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918227364906676