In Japan, WWII Kamikaze are still revered as self-sacrificing heroes. Internationally, they remain a potent symbol of fanaticism. Until now, few outsiders knew that many Kamikaze survived their suicide missions. The candid, heartbreaking testimony of surviving Kamikaze conveys the true depth of war's travesty. Sixty years later, these humble men tell us about the horrors of the cockpit, their dramatic survival and the survivor's guilt still haunting them.

In this series, sixth grade Korean students describe what everyday life is like at home, at school, and at work around their country. Each video includes an extensive guide (approximately 50 pages) containing background material, an annotated script, and suggested activities. Recommended for grades 5 - 8.

Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents HERO -- starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill ... and no fear ... a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat! Acclaimed by critics and honored with numerous awards, HERO was nominated for both an Oscar® (2002 Best Foreign Language Film)and Golden Globe!

As the largest imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace was built as a retreat for the Empress Dowager Cixi, but served a number of other purposes. It was part of the capital's water management system and was also intended to give Emperor Qianlong more freedom from his mother's control. The Palace became the stage for some of the most significant events of the era's politics and arts. Today it remains as a testimony to the brilliance and decadence of the old order.

Mount Lushan, in Jiangxi Province, is one of the spiritual centres of Chinese civilization. It houses an impressive number of Buddhist and Taoist temples, along with landmarks of Confucianism, the White Deer Cave Academy (from 1179 AD), where the most eminent masters once taught.

As the seat of imperial power from the 14th to the early 20th century, the Forbidden City embodies the grandeur of Chinese civilization. Its nearly 10,000 rooms hold an extensive collection of artifacts, treasures, and antiques from throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. This documentary also explores how these treasures survived the turmoil of wars and tells stories about antiques that disappeared, were stolen, or plundered during the chaotic first half of the 20th century.

Explains Hŏ Chun's Tongŭi pogam which is an important book in traditional Korean medicine. Hŏ Chun was a court physician during the reign of King Sŏnjo of the Chosŏn dynasty in Korea.

Jongmyo is a royal shrine where royal ancestral rites are held. What has enabled Jongmyo Jerye, the rite of worshipping kings and queens of Joseon, to be observed over the past five centuries? Jongmyo’s ancestral rites, music, song and dance are integrated into a system rooted in Confucian ethics, philosophy, and thought. Based on a variety of techniques, this film features the four seasons, space, and architectural characteristics of Jongmyo, Jongmyo Jeryeak (royal ancestral ritual music), Ilmu (line dance), and Jongmyo Daeje (royal ancestral rite).

Dongdaemun (East Gate) is a center of fashion. Clothing sold at Dongdaemun is comparable to that in almost all the other areas of the world. In fact, some say that the world’s fashion is divided into that found at Dongdaemun and those found elsewhere. Beyond a thriving marketplace, Dongdaemun is transforming itself into a leading fashion site. What accounts for the fundamental competitiveness of Dongdaemun, and what are the factors behind its successful globalization? It exudes energy and passion around the clock, while boasting one of the world’s most comprehensive fashion clusters, equipped with everything related to fashion, and an ultra-fast production system. The film also features the dreams of upcoming designers.

Korea, Sparkling symbolizes the lively energy of the Korean people and culture, which you will no surely experience while traveling in Korea. The emblem of Korea, Sparkling represents the ‘window’ through which one can visualize the lively image of Korea’s tradition and future. The emblem uses a consonant from the Korean alphabet combined with the sleeve of Korea’s traditional costume Hanbok and the pinwheel-shaped Pahyeongdonggi pattern engraved on our ancestors’ shield as well as two hands simultaneously drawing a square window. The emblem is thus an open window to Korea’s sparkling attractions. This DVD promotes Korea as a tourist destination by showing what there is to do, eat and see in Korea.