Made by Keystone, this charming travelogue film shows pre-WWII Japan and was likely filmed in the 1920s or early 30s. the film begins with images of a caucasian girl in Japanese dress and carrying a parasol before showing at 1:02, Japanese women doing their make-up. At 1:15, Geisha girls play instruments. At 1:30, children are seen in kimonos learning how to use fans. At 1:45 a large temple complex is seen, we don’t know which one — if you know please leave information in the comments. At 2:00, the seashore is seen while at 2:15 a Torii or gate, and various street and scenic footage. At 2:29 a pagoda temple is shown.

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