1930 Japan: Fuji & Nikkō

This 1930 silent travelogue, 1930 Japan, captures Japan’s serene beauty in black-and-white 16mm. It opens with tranquil views of Lake Kawaguchi reflecting Mt. Fuji, then shifts to Nikkō’s bustling streets, where people in kimonos and traditional attire mingle. A hotel, likely the Kanaya in Nikkō, offers respite near the town’s famed temples—UNESCO-listed Tōshō-gū and Futarasan—adorned with intricate carvings. The iconic red lacquer Shinkyō Bridge arches over the Daiya River, framing a pre-war glimpse of Japan’s cultural heart, blending nature and heritage in Hoffmann-esque style.