Home movie footage
Japan home movie footage, 1944 to 1973
Stockfilm holds 1,144 clips filmed in Japan between 1944 and 1973. 750 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 394 are listed on Pond5. 12 places carry a town or city name, led by Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya. 3 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (1 Standard 8mm, 2 Super 8). Most clips run 5 to 12 seconds.
- 1,144 clips
- 750 direct at $149
- 1944 to 1973
- 12 named places
- 3 catalogued reels
- 7.1 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 22 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1951 | 31 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1952 | 140 | 103 | no page yet |
| 1953 | 540 | 358 | 1953 Japan |
| 1954 | 51 | 46 | 1954 Yokohama |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1961 | 10 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1965 | 4 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1971 | 309 | 243 | 1971 Tokyo |
| 1972 | 20 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1973 | 12 | 0 | no page yet |
Where in Japan
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across all 1,144 clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- sports229
- karate210
- martial arts training181
- field107
- martial106
- martial arts practice96
- buildings90
- walking90
- martial arts demonstration89
- working88
48 of the 750 direct-licensable clips
Tokyo Japan (1971): Men Participating In Martial Arts Stepping To One Side
Japan (1953): Two People Picking Up Hay Bundles And A Cow Standing Still Eating
Japan (1953): Cows Holing In Hay
Japan (1952): A Little Girl And A Man Sit And Play On A Floor Then A Little Girl
Japan (1952): Young Girl Outside Of Her Home On Very Sunny Day
Japan (1952): Small Child Walking Around With Mother And Father Watching
Japan (1952): Man And Woman Walk Away From House As Toddler Works Her Way Down
Japan (1952): Baby Girl Takes A Run Across The Courtyard With Total Confidence
Japan (1952): Individual In Dress And Other Individual In Pants Walking Doesn't He
Japan (1952): Walking Through A Chinese Outdoor Marketplace And Girl Has Bike
Japan (1952): Kabuki Actors Walk Down The Street To Draw In Customer
Japan (1952): Children Running In An Asian Market
Japan (1952): Asian People Wearing Festive Clothing Walking And Banging On
Japan (1952): An Asian Person Walks In Front Of A Statue In A Park
Japan (1952): White Statue Pedestal And Steps On A Cloudy Day
Japan (1952): White Stone Pedestal And Steps On A Cloudy Day
Japan (1952): Man Wearing Black Jacket Holds Little Girl Wearing Yellow Dress
Japan (1952): Father Holds Daughter And Tickles Her With His Left Hand Then
Japan (1952): Old Black White Brick Tree Film Scary Bird Branch Lines
Japan (1952): Dark Looming Stone Structure Standing Upright In Dark Field With
Japan (1952): Dog Turns Can Walking Alone On The Sidewalk And Street And An Old
Japan (1952): Older Dog Wagging Tail
Japan (1952): Black Dog Barks At White Tug Boat On A Clear Day
Japan (1952): An Old Fishing Boat Sails Along
Japan (1952): White Tugboat In Water On A Clear Day
Japan (1952): An Old And Rusty Ship Making Its Way Through A Body Of Water
Japan (1952): Beautiful Green Mountain And The Blue Ocean And Ships
Japan (1952): Boat Sailing On Water In Front Of Mountains
Japan (1952): Ship On The Water During The Day Floating In Calm Waters
Japan (1952): Large Aircraft Carrier Sitting In The Water Of The Coast
Japan (1952): Three Army Men Talking
Japan (1952): The Day In The Life Of A Soldier
Japan (1952): Two Crew Members Walk Past Boat While Puffing On Their Pipes
Japan (1952): Man Wearing Green Shirt Walks By Gray Ship On A Sunny Day
Japan (1952): A Man Guides A Navy Tank Loading Ship Numbered 561 That Is Docking
Japan (1952): Six Men Standing On And Looking Off Of A Green Boat The Boat Has
Japan (1952): Boat Is Seen Then Three Soldiers Each Tip Their Hat One At A Time
Japan (1952): Military Men Hanging Out
Japan (1952): Two Men Standing At Ease Flashes To A Boat Moving Across A Harbor
Japan (1952): Camera Following A Giant Military Styled Ship Sailing Across The Sea
Japan (1952): Ships Transporting Goods Across Ovens And The World
Japan (1952): Army Soldiers Watch Boat On A River Or Other Body Of Water
Japan (1952): Transporting Several Soldiers By Ferry Across A Large River On A
Japan (1952): Group Of Military Combatants Preparing For Their Departure In A
Japan (1952): Military Men Riding In A Boat In Front Of A White House
Japan (1952): Sunny Bright Peaceful Day Full Of Sunshine And Staying Busy
Japan (1952): Nice Background Looks Like Too Silent Very Nice Place For
Frequently asked questions
How many Japan home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
1,144 clips filmed in Japan between 1944 and 1973. 750 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for Japan?
12 dated years from 1944 to 1973. The deepest year is 1953 with 540 clips, 358 of them direct-licensable.
Where in Japan was the footage filmed?
12 named places. The largest sets are Tokyo (333), Yokohama (53), Nagoya (22), Osaka (18) and Todaiji (13).
What film format was Japan footage shot on?
Standard 8mm (from 1932) and Super 8 (from 1965) are the two home movie gauges in the archive. In the catalog, 33 of the 1,144 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 1,111 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a Japan clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license; checkout delivers the 4K master. Clips marked "Commercial and editorial" cover documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. Clips marked "Editorial only" are limited to documentary, news and educational use, with no advertising or broadcast promotion. Each clip page and grid badge shows which applies. 750 clips on this page license directly.
How long are the Japan clips?
Most run 5 to 12 seconds, with an average of 7.1 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.