The New Japanese Geography Film Series: The Roofs of Honshu
1957-06-27
21 minutes.
Overview
In the mountains of the Chubu region, farmers grow legumes, buckwheat, and millet. Silk cultivation and forestry are also important sources of income. Paper production has flourished since the Meiji Period, and precision-instrument factories have been built for assembling lenses and timepiec- es. The natural environment is harsh but beautiful, and a local tourist industry has also developed.
Year 1957
Studio
Director Shinkichi Noda
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Language 日本語
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