Honestly, having been to Hokkaido before, it's fascinating to learn more about the island's history. You should look into the Ryukyu Kingdom or maybe the Liancourt Rocks too.
We've actually considered both - the Ryukyu Kingdom as a proper episode and the Liancourt Rocks as a Ghost Geography (the State of Usan / Usan-guk is a possibility as well) and I'm pretty sure we'll eventually get around to making videos for each - thanks for the recommendations! 🙌
The Animism, bear ceremony, even women with mustaches interjected into the chronology of this complex story is what makes all of your videos both informational and interesting. 👏
Oh, thank you for the kind words Tina; yeah, Hokkaido, this particular part of North Asia, and its people have a very interesting (if overlooked) history that we'll definitely explore more so in future videos - perhaps looking into Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, or maybe even Kamchatka.
I got very exited to see this video because that’s about my country! Thanks for choosing this topic and gotta share this with my family and friends here;
Oh, thank you Mimi, really glad to hear it...and yes, share the video / channel; plus, be sure to check back for part two dealing with the Republic of Ezo and Meiji Restoration.
@@GhostCountries Oh I will! I love this channel because all the videos are very interesting including ones about Japan, and Minami Torishima video is one of my favorites 😁
Thank you so much G - it's a lot of work, but always nice to hear; and yeah, we're getting there slowly, but surely (every subscriber / share helps though) and, I think, improving the quality with each new video. We have plenty more content planned; so, stay tuned!
Oh, thank you kirbyward2001 😄; this particular chunk of North Asia (i.e. around the Sea of Okhotsk, Sakhalin, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, and Hokkaido) can be somewhat complicated because - I feel at least - it's quite often sidelined. That being said, the region has a very rich history the more you dig into it!
Thanks as always Artur 🙌; yeah, I really think you'll enjoy the next half of the story...we did, at least! Plus, it's kind of neat how Enomoto Takeaki - who did play a minor role in Minami-Torishima - is absolutely central to Ezo's story. It's all interconnected. 😅
Really interesting...honestly, my favorite video you guys have done so far! The history of the Ainu and the fact they controlled territory besides Hokkaido was something I didn't know before watching. Do you know what the status of the Ainu is in Russia, like Sakhalin and the Kurils? Either way, looking forward to the other episode.
Thank you so much John; well, according to a 2010 census, the Ainu population is officially 109 people in Russia - most being located in Kamchatka Krai. This number actually might be considerably higher though (especially in Sakhalin Oblast) and, in part, is low because of government recognition or lack thereof. Somewhere around 13,000 Ainu currently reside in Japan - although, again, this number may be higher. Only a small fraction of Ainu, regardless of location, still speak their traditional language, which UNESCO recognizes as "critically endangered."
@@GhostCountries Really interesting, thank you for the information. I also saw there was supposed to be an Ainu dance at the Olympics in Tokyo, which I guess was dropped for some reason.
@@BlueBuckJS Yes, that was for the opening ceremony, but I believe a traditional dance still occurred in Sapporo where the Olympic marathon and walk races were held.
History of Hokkaido had started since 35-30,000 years ago, not by mammoth hunters but by Sojin (proto-Japanese before Jomon), who had migrated from south Japan, Kyusyu. People are called according to its period, Sojin-Jomon-Satsumon, then Ainu originally from north, Sahalin, since 13th century. Sojin is now paid attention to its probability of participation in the First Americans' migrating wave.
Just discovered this channel and I'm liking it. You cover interesting topics with well edited and visually appealing videos, your mic doesn't sound crappy and the channel overall has a charm to it. Looking forward to future videos!
Thank you so much and welcome aboard Devin; we're always trying to improve something with each new video, but glad you like the overall quality of the channel so far! There's plenty more to come, including our first proper ghost country episode set in South America + new miniseries.
With cost of “black gold” at 15-23 dollars per barrel, the USSR economy collapsed, and the sovok itself collapsed, and the "golden" horde (Muscovy ) budget can only be fulfilled only with oil price at $ 42.4 and higher
Thanks Viktorixus; yeah, we can definitely consider some design changes in videos going forward. Honestly, we're always evaluating stuff on the channel - different videos have different needs - and I know our countryballs aren't really perfectly round; so, we'll more than likely try some different designs out in time! Also, while on the topic, we're beginning to use some animations in our videos - stay tuned for that. 😉
Thank you so much Garrett; in the second part of the story, we'll explore how Ezo / Hokkaido played a rather significant role in the Boshin War, a transformational moment in Japanese history - so, stay tuned for that!
4 Kuril Islands - Japan, Smalensk is Belarus, Crimea is Ukraine !
wow, really interesting! why don't they wear these majestic beards anymore :D
Good question. I think that look cool
Agreed The beards were really awesome and intimidating
Honestly, having been to Hokkaido before, it's fascinating to learn more about the island's history. You should look into the Ryukyu Kingdom or maybe the Liancourt Rocks too.
We've actually considered both - the Ryukyu Kingdom as a proper episode and the Liancourt Rocks as a Ghost Geography (the State of Usan / Usan-guk is a possibility as well) and I'm pretty sure we'll eventually get around to making videos for each - thanks for the recommendations! 🙌
The Animism, bear ceremony, even women with mustaches interjected into the chronology of this complex story is what makes all of your videos both informational and interesting. 👏
Oh, thank you for the kind words Tina; yeah, Hokkaido, this particular part of North Asia, and its people have a very interesting (if overlooked) history that we'll definitely explore more so in future videos - perhaps looking into Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, or maybe even Kamchatka.
I got very exited to see this video because that’s about my country! Thanks for choosing this topic and gotta share this with my family and friends here;
Oh, thank you Mimi, really glad to hear it...and yes, share the video / channel; plus, be sure to check back for part two dealing with the Republic of Ezo and Meiji Restoration.
@@GhostCountries Oh I will! I love this channel because all the videos are very interesting including ones about Japan, and Minami Torishima video is one of my favorites 😁
The production of these videos are amazing, I always forget you guys are an up and coming channel, you produce top tier content
Thank you so much G - it's a lot of work, but always nice to hear; and yeah, we're getting there slowly, but surely (every subscriber / share helps though) and, I think, improving the quality with each new video. We have plenty more content planned; so, stay tuned!
12:58
Episode: "Squeaky Boots"
"Could 'The world's greatest fry cook' do this?" - 🧽
@@GhostCountries STOP THAT!!!!!! STOP THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't you hear it!
You certainly know a lot about this subject!! This is a very complicated area of the world
Oh, thank you kirbyward2001 😄; this particular chunk of North Asia (i.e. around the Sea of Okhotsk, Sakhalin, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, and Hokkaido) can be somewhat complicated because - I feel at least - it's quite often sidelined. That being said, the region has a very rich history the more you dig into it!
Yay, Ezo Republic! I already can't wait for the next part.
Thanks as always Artur 🙌; yeah, I really think you'll enjoy the next half of the story...we did, at least! Plus, it's kind of neat how Enomoto Takeaki - who did play a minor role in Minami-Torishima - is absolutely central to Ezo's story. It's all interconnected. 😅
@@GhostCountries Kind of a cinematic universe thing, right...hahaha
Great episode 🇯🇵
Thanks Jonathan, glad you liked it! Be sure to check back for part II this month.
Can’t wait for another part!
Thank you so much Joyce; next week we've got an episode discussing the history behind Afghanistan's flag, the week after that, it's Republic of Ezo!
Really interesting...honestly, my favorite video you guys have done so far! The history of the Ainu and the fact they controlled territory besides Hokkaido was something I didn't know before watching. Do you know what the status of the Ainu is in Russia, like Sakhalin and the Kurils? Either way, looking forward to the other episode.
Thank you so much John; well, according to a 2010 census, the Ainu population is officially 109 people in Russia - most being located in Kamchatka Krai. This number actually might be considerably higher though (especially in Sakhalin Oblast) and, in part, is low because of government recognition or lack thereof. Somewhere around 13,000 Ainu currently reside in Japan - although, again, this number may be higher. Only a small fraction of Ainu, regardless of location, still speak their traditional language, which UNESCO recognizes as "critically endangered."
@@GhostCountries Really interesting, thank you for the information. I also saw there was supposed to be an Ainu dance at the Olympics in Tokyo, which I guess was dropped for some reason.
@@BlueBuckJS Yes, that was for the opening ceremony, but I believe a traditional dance still occurred in Sapporo where the Olympic marathon and walk races were held.
History of Hokkaido had started since 35-30,000 years ago, not by mammoth hunters but by Sojin (proto-Japanese before Jomon), who had migrated from south Japan, Kyusyu. People are called according to its period, Sojin-Jomon-Satsumon, then Ainu originally from north, Sahalin, since 13th century. Sojin is now paid attention to its probability of participation in the First Americans' migrating wave.
Just discovered this channel and I'm liking it. You cover interesting topics with well edited and visually appealing videos, your mic doesn't sound crappy and the channel overall has a charm to it. Looking forward to future videos!
Thank you so much and welcome aboard Devin; we're always trying to improve something with each new video, but glad you like the overall quality of the channel so far! There's plenty more to come, including our first proper ghost country episode set in South America + new miniseries.
Kamou sounds like Kami and the idea sounds similar to Shinto, the traditional religion of mainstream Japan
Hokkaido is the inspiration for Sinnoh
That is really interesting to know 😃; I just was looking at a map of Sinnoh and you've even got a bit of Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands in there as well!
4:30 "No, everything's fine."
Great!
Thanks Miltiades!
Fascinating history!
Thanks Matthew; be sure to check back for part 2, which covers the Boshin War, Meiji Restoration, and Republic of Ezo!
Kind of mirrors European interactions with Native Americans and people's of the Pacific
Around the same era too
Honestly, it really does!
With cost of “black gold” at 15-23 dollars per barrel, the USSR economy collapsed, and the sovok itself collapsed, and the "golden" horde (Muscovy ) budget can only be fulfilled only with oil price at $ 42.4 and higher
Great, but could you improve countryballs? (shape)
They don't fit with very well made Ghost in my opinion.
Thanks Viktorixus; yeah, we can definitely consider some design changes in videos going forward. Honestly, we're always evaluating stuff on the channel - different videos have different needs - and I know our countryballs aren't really perfectly round; so, we'll more than likely try some different designs out in time! Also, while on the topic, we're beginning to use some animations in our videos - stay tuned for that. 😉
Ok.
And countryball shoudn't be perfectly square by the way.
Fascinating!
Thank you so much Garrett; in the second part of the story, we'll explore how Ezo / Hokkaido played a rather significant role in the Boshin War, a transformational moment in Japanese history - so, stay tuned for that!