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The Bicycle Man

  • Japanese Schoolhouse

    Japanese Schoolhouse
    The first grade class prepares for a sportsday at the playground. They wear colored headbands and set up flags and bamboo poles.
  • Spirit of Sportsmanship

    Spirit of Sportsmanship
    At nine o'clock, the principal addressed the school and talked about the importane of sportsmanship before they begin their sportsday. Then the students got in line at the start line!
  • Let the race begin!

    Let the race begin!
    Parents and teachers encourage the students while they run the race around the playground. The winners receive prizes from the principal -- they're oranges, rice cakes and pencils.
  • Two Strangers

    Two Strangers
    After more games, eating, and playing the crowd gets quiet, and realizes they're being watched by two American soldiers. At first the crowd is scared and unsure of the soldiers.
  • The Bicycle

    The Bicycle
    One soldier went over to where the principle's bike was and he asked if he could borrow it. The soldier began doing tricks around the school yard.
  • The Big Prize

    The Big Prize
    The American solider gets the final prize and wins the overall sports day. After recieving his prize the two soliders go on their way.