Neighborhood Tokyo
Synopsis
Miyamoto-cho is a community of Mom-and-Pop stores and family enterprises located near the center of Tokyo. Competition from supermarkets and shopping centers threatens the livelihoods of long-term residents. High land prices tempt owners to tear down old homes and replace them with apartment buildings; this in turn is changing the composition of the population. Against this backdrop, residents strive to maintain the close social ties, symbols of local identity, and community rituals that keep Miyamoto-cho from becoming just another mailing address. Theodore Bestor began his research here in 1979. His prize winning book of the same name is available through Stanford University Press. This documentary is one of a series depicting the variety of life in today's Japan in the context of human problems common to all industrial nations. A comprehensive study guide is available.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore C. Bestor
- Original Title
- Neighborhood Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 01/01/1992
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore C. Bestor
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore C. Bestor
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighborhood Tokyo
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What is Neighborhood Tokyo about?
Miyamoto-cho is a community of Mom-and-Pop stores and family enterprises located near the center of Tokyo. Competition from supermarkets and shopping centers threatens the livelihoods of long-term residents. High land prices tempt owners to tear down old homes and replace them with apartment buildings; this in turn is changing the composition of the population. Against this backdrop, residents strive to maintain the close social ties, symbols of local identity, and community rituals that keep Miyamoto-cho from becoming just another mailing address. Theodore Bestor began his research here in 1979. His prize winning book of the same name is available through Stanford University Press. This documentary is one of a series depicting the variety of life in today's Japan in the context of human problems common to all industrial nations. A comprehensive study guide is available.
Who directed Neighborhood Tokyo?
Neighborhood Tokyo was directed by Theodore C. Bestor.
Who stars in Neighborhood Tokyo?
The principal cast of Neighborhood Tokyo includes Not specified.
When was Neighborhood Tokyo released and how long is it?
Neighborhood Tokyo was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 29m.