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Japan and Korea

Another fascinating volume in the author’s quest to travel the world. This time we are taken to Japan and Korea for an in-depth look at their governments, peoples, agriculture, native customs and religion. (Summary by Betty B) (8 hr 56 min)

Chapters

A Word Before We Start

3:51

Tokyo, the Capital City

22:31

The Imperial Family

21:48

Some Political Aspects of Japan

18:33

The Mitsuis and their Millions

19:57

The Biggest Dept. Store in the Orient

11:20

Maids and Matrons of Japan

27:14

An Afternoon at the Theater

28:00

A Visit to a Japanese Finishing School

22:45

On the Way to Nikko

16:24

Temple Bells and Buddhas

24:02

Two Americans in a Japanese House

21:57

By Rail through the Rice Fields

23:22

At a Native Inn

16:42

Kyoto

20:07

The Master Craftsmen of Kyoto

24:29

In the Realm of Gods and Spirits

20:17

Young Japan

16:02

A Cup of Tea

15:17

A Wrestling Bout at Osaka

22:22

The Yankee Trader of the Far East

19:55

In a Japanese Cotton Mill

20:49

Fusan to Seoul

19:16

In the Korean Capital

16:32

Life in the Land of Morning Calm

27:37

A night in a Buddhist Monastery

14:44

Christianity in Korea

21:00