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Japan-1952: Japanese Festival With People In Festive Clothing And Gong Performance

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Japanese Festival With People In Festive Clothing And... — Clip Details

JAPAN-1952: A vibrant street scene captures a traditional Japanese festival with people in festive attire. A man in a green kimono stands with children, while others in colorful clothing gather near shops and a bicycle. The sequence shifts to a close-up of a performer in a blue robe playing a large gong with a mallet, the instrument mounted on a wooden frame. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural daylight, rich colors, and authentic film grain, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century Japanese cultural life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125226649

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Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • Audible music: Yes

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Date
1952 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Japan Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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  • 8mm film grain
  • Japanese cultural heritage

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