A group of Japanese soldiers land in Chinese territory. They advance on a village ; one soldier, Norimoto, is killed in the attack, but the village is captured. Norimoto’s body is recovered and buried. Over the next two days, the soldiers advance inland. Two more soldiers, Naito and Takahashi, are injured. They remain behind to recover, but vow to catch up. Their comrades march on...

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next....

Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a courtesan who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

1960 film by Mikio Naruse

本片描写了从二·二六事件到日本走向战败期间，日本内阁官员之间，陆军与海军之间的斗争故事。

A woman remembers her own marriage when dealing with the love life of her son.

1966 Japanese film directed by Yasuzo Masumura