Part 1:
Title: “This Is Japan”. Shots of temple (or palace) compound. Statues (or gods or of historical heroic figures). Shots of people at shrine. Prayers tied to trees. Shots of souvenirs in shop(s). People in observation area of tall tower. Diners in revolving restaurant. Views over city; view up tower from base. Shots of sumo wrestling matches (possibly tournament). Shots of Japanese children. Two women with a large group of children: girls in kimonos, boys with musical instruments (probably school children). European man and woman talking to children in classroom. Shots of Japanese people. View to coastal town / city. Views of extensive traditional Japanese gardens. Shots of (snow) monkeys. Views of an underground railway station (not busy and busy). Aerial view of Bullet Train travelling through densely populated area; shots of Bullet Trains at station. Coastal scenery and ferries. Views of snow capped (probably) Mount Fiji. Shots of thermal activity. Cableways (several) and views over city. Various shots of people (probably) doing martial arts training. Elevated view of workers doing callisthenics in construction area. Shots taken at roller skating rink. Sign: “Duck Race” (appears to be live ducks ? - which people have placed bets on, moving through an obstacle course). Shots of goldfish / carp being fed. Performing monkey. Alligator (possibly crocodile) in pond. Shots of advertising signs by night. Title: “Sayonara”
Part 2:
Title: “This Is Japan”. Views of shipping and port. Shots of Broadway type show. Views of outdoor sculpture. Damaged building ( Hiroshima, left as monument to atomic bomb). Sign, in Japanese and Roman script, describing origins and purpose of the “Bell of Peace”; shot of bell and its enclosure. Shots of bride in traditional clothing and groom in Western style suit (probably bride and groom). Shots of everyday Japanese city life. People sorting through and baling material on beach (probably kelp). Traditional Japanese dances being performed; view of musicians. Views of shop interiors and products / produce. Street vendor and pre-packaged traditional meals. Shots of fish market activities. Views of produce market; men wearing numbered caps (probably) bidding for vegetables. Elevated shots of street scenes in market area. Shots of boys eating lunch. Goldfish. City street scenes. Display of loose pearls and pearl necklaces. Views of pearl divers through glass bottomed boat. Shots taken from various parts of the film: a summary. Title: “The End”.