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Yokohama Japan-1954: A Man Enjoys His Dance In Middle Of The Street And Makes

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationYokohama, Japan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1954 Yokohama Japan

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A Man Enjoys His Dance In Middle Of The Street And Makes — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1954, this vintage footage captures a performer in traditional Japanese attire dancing joyfully in Yokohama. The dancer wears a white turban, a blue and white striped robe, and theatrical makeup, moving with expressive gestures. The scene, filmed on a paved outdoor surface, shows the performer smiling and extending their arms in a lively dance. In later frames, another musician in red plays a stringed instrument while a drummer accompanies the performance. The grainy, slightly dark footage has a nostalgic, archival quality, evoking mid-century Japanese cultural expression.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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
125882510

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$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: Yes

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Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Yokohama, Japan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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