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028 52 1098685|bKanopy 
035    (OCoLC)893919381 
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099    Streaming Video Kanopy 
245 04 The Japanese version.|h[Kanopy electronic resource] 
264  1 [San Francisco, California, USA] :|bKanopy Streaming,
       |c2014. 
300    1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 56 min.) :
       |bdigital, .flv file, sound 
336    two-dimensional moving image|btdi|2rdacontent 
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500    Title from title frames. 
518    Originally produced by The Center for New American Media 
       in 1991. 
520    The Japanese version goes beyond the stereotypical images 
       of Japan that are too often presented to Americans, and 
       asks the questions: What happens to Western cultural ideas
       and objects when they are placed in a new setting? How 
       have the Japanese navigated the flood of foreign 
       influences that has been inundating their culture for a 
       thousand years? With its series of entertaining yet 
       revealing sequences, The Japanese Version is truly a cross
       -cultural surprise, as well as a warm and funny portrait 
       of Japan today.  Here are some of the scenes included in 
       The Japanese version: an overview of how the Japanese have
       adapted foreign influences throughout their history. A 
       group of Tokyo businessmen who have reinterpreted the 
       American cowboy myth to suit Japanese tastes: it's not 
       about individualism, it's about working together to solve 
       problems. How Japanese women are taught Western etiquette 
       at a Tokyo "charm school", using the same techniques they 
       use to learn the classic tea ceremony. A young Japanese 
       couple who decide to get married Christian style, even 
       though they're not Christian. A portrait of the remarkable
       phenomenon of the gaijin tarento -- well-paid Americans 
       who have become TV stars in Japan be acting the part of 
       "professional foreigners". A Japanese game show that comes
       to the U. S.  and uses important American monuments as 
       part of its elaborate quiz competitions. -Incisive 
       commentary from eminent Japan observers like Donald Richie,
       Ian Buruma, and George Fields. The Japanese version is an 
       ideal teaching tool for both schools and businesses. The 
       perfect orientation program for Japan-bound executives, 
       teachers, students, and general travelers. Appropriate for
       Asian studies, anthropology, American studies, 
       multicultural curricula, and for any audience that wants 
       to understand more about contemporary Japan. A valuable up
       -to-date complement to books and films dealing with 
       classical Japanese culture. An entertaining testimonial to
       the warmth and humor of Japanese popular culture. A 
       rewarding employee-education tool for US-based Japanese 
       companies with American employees. Principal advisors: 
       David W.  Plath,University of Illinois,Hidetoshi Kato,
       Japanese National Institute of Multi Media Education The 
       Japanese version was supported by grants from the Japan-U.
       S. Friendship Commission, the Japan-U. S. Educational 
       Commission, The Panasonic Foundation, The Japan Foundation,
       the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York 
       State Council for the Arts. Produced and directed by Louis
       Alvarez and Andrew Kolker. 
538    Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
650  0 Japanese|xForeign influences. 
655  7 Documentary films.|2lcgft 
700 1  Richie, Donald,|d1924-2013,|ecommentator. 
700 1  Buruma, Ian,|ecommentator. 
700 1  Fields, George,|ecommentator. 
700 1  Alvarez, Louis,|edirector,|eproducer. 
700 1  Kolker, Andrew,|edirector,|eproducer. 
710 2  Kanopy (Firm) 
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