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Japan-1952: Couple in Kimonos Walking Through Market

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Couple in Kimonos Walking Through Market — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage home movie captures a couple walking through a bustling Japanese street market. The man wears a traditional light-colored kimono, while the woman is in a vibrant blue and white patterned kimono, both moving toward the camera. Other pedestrians, including children and adults in casual and traditional attire, populate the scene. Wooden storefronts, hanging signs, and a bicycle are visible, with natural sunlight casting sharp shadows. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain and color saturation, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century Japanese street life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125226606

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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Source & Documentation

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Date
1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Japan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • asia
  • man
  • woman
  • couple
  • costume
  • walking
  • chinese
  • outdoor
  • marketplace
  • girl
  • bike
  • people
  • japan
  • 1952
  • 1952 Japan street scene
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Japanese street market
  • traditional kimonos
  • couple walking
  • Super 8 home movie
  • 1950s Japan
  • retro Japanese footage
  • archival Japanese film
  • 8mm home movie
  • Japanese culture 1950s
  • vintage Japanese street life
  • old film footage
  • 1950s fashion
  • Japanese people
  • outdoor marketplace
  • 8mm film grain
  • historical footage
  • nostalgic Japan
  • classic Japanese film

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