Bystander Archives

Bystander Archives preserves rare high‑definition HDCAM footage of New York City and Japanese–American cultural events.
The archive includes never‑before‑broadcast material filmed after 9/11, documenting the resilience of New Yorkers and the city’s recovery.

In addition to 9/11 footage, this channel features projects from MSS‑New York and freelance work — including the NY Japan Parade, promotional films for Japanese artists such as gold‑screen painters, and demonstration videos created with Ikegami / SONY HDCAM broadcast cameras.

All footage is filmed or produced by Masahiko Honge using professional broadcast‑grade equipment.
Our mission is to preserve these historical and cultural images for future generations.

Support for digitization and preservation is appreciated:
https://gofund.me/e86554bc5