Home movie footage
1950s Japan home movie footage
Stockfilm holds 764 clips filmed in Japan in the 1950s. 507 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 257 are listed on Pond5. 3 places carry a town or city name, led by Yokohama, Osaka and Todaiji. 1 catalogued physical reel is linked to clips in this set (1 Standard 8mm). Most clips run 5 to 11 seconds.
- 764 clips
- 507 direct at $149
- 1951 to 1956
- 3 named places
- 1 catalogued reels
- 6.5 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Where in Japan
| Place | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 53 | 46 | 1954 |
| Osaka | 18 | 0 | no page yet |
| Todaiji | 13 | 0 | no page yet |
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across all 764 clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- field106
- buildings88
- working86
- trees84
- transportation83
- road74
- walking74
- street73
- water71
- building67
48 of the 507 direct-licensable clips
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
Japan (1952): A Tree With White Blooming Flowers Are Blowing In The Wind In The
Frequently asked questions
How many 1950s Japan home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
764 clips filmed in Japan in the 1950s. 507 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for 1950s Japan?
5 dated years from 1951 to 1956. The deepest year is 1953 with 540 clips, 358 of them direct-licensable.
Where in Japan was the footage filmed?
3 named places. The largest sets are Yokohama (53), Osaka (18) and Todaiji (13).
What film format was 1950s Japan footage shot on?
Super 8 reached the market in 1965, so 1950s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932. In the catalog, 1 of the 764 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 763 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a 1950s Japan clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license that covers documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. 507 clips on this page qualify; checkout delivers the 4K master.
How long are the 1950s Japan clips?
Most run 5 to 11 seconds, with an average of 6.5 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.