Japan: History, Geography, Economy & Culture

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • This is the story of Japan. In this video, I explore the long and unique history of Japan, the diverse geography of Japan - an archipelago of mountains, forests and volcanoes, the Japanese Economy - perhaps the most sophisticated in the world, and the remarkably rich Japanese culture that has influenced the world in so many ways.
    🕐CHAPTERS🕖
    👉0:00 Opening Montage
    👉1:57 Introduction and Titles
    👉3:15 Origins and Early History
    👉7:14 Modern History
    👉15:16 Government
    👉17:01 Physical Geography
    👉22:17 Human Geography and Language
    👉25:13 Economy
    👉28:07 Culture and Summary
    👉31:22 Outro
    Japan's history as old and rich as any, and is strongly influenced by its geography, an island chain isolated at the end of the Eurasian continent. Its origins begin in the myths of the first Emperor of Japan, with recorded history beginning in the with the Yamato state of the 1st Century AD. Buddhism came to Japan in the 6th Century and fused with the native Shinto religion, which has continued to this day. Various dynasties went forward in the Asuka Period, the Nara Period where the capital of Japan moved to Kyoto, the Heian Period and the Kofun Period where the power of the Shogun, a military commander with greater power than the Emperor began.
    But the Shogun's power waned until by the 15th Century, competing warlords ("Daimyo") fought each other in what became known as the Sengoku Period ("Warring States"). Samurai warriors, who ruled their lives by the Bushido Code, fought each other for 150 years. Oda Nobunaga was the one who ultimately triumphed out of the chaos, but he was soon assassinated, and his successor Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun after one final contest, the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The Shogun Tokugawa moved his court to Edo, later renamed Tokyo, and for the next 250 years, peace and isolation reigned in this Edo Period, as foreigners were expelled.
    The Edo Period came to an end in 1860 as Admiral Perry of the USA forced Japan to open up. The Shogun was deposed and the emperor restored to power in what became known as the Meiji Restoration. In the next few decades, Japan went from a feudal society to a modern industrialised nation. But this progress was overshadowed by the rise of ultra-nationalist politicians under Hideki Tojo, who invaded China, leading to the Nanking Massacre, and the entry of Japan into World War II. The Empire of Japan was short lived, however, as Great Britain and the USA pushed back its forces, and the atomic bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki saw the unimaginable surrender of the country in August 1945.
    Since the war, the Japanese Economic Miracle took place, as Japan went from ruins to the #2 Economy in the world by the early 1970s. It soon dominated electronics, robotics and automotive sectors, with Japanese brands such as Sony, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Canon and Panasonic becoming household names.
    The geography of Japan comprises four main islands Hokkaido in the north, the largest island of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu in the south. Okinawa is also notable, part of the Ryukyu island chain that extends as far as Taiwan. Earthquakes are a continual menace to Japan, with the most recent devastating Tohoku Earthquake of 2011 resulting in a devastating tsunami that led to the loss of 10,000s and the nuclear disaster of Fukushima.
    Japanese culture is easily among the world's richest, with its art, ikebana, bonsai and Japanese garden design prized around the world. It has a rich tradition of martial arts, from samurai to judo, karate to sumo. Its cuisine of ramen, sushi, teppan and teriyaki is sophisticated and popular the world over. Manga and anime are the latest globally desired trend of a tradition of centuries of illustration. Japanese strength in both electronics, art and story-telling resulted in its early entry into video games, which it continues to dominate to the present.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 974

  • @Geodiode
    @Geodiode  3 роки тому +272

    Kon'nichiwa everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video as it almost killed me producing it! Please let me know your thoughts about this beautiful and inspiring country, whether you are Japanese or "Gaijin" ;), whether you live or have travelled there

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @vinny4149
      @vinny4149 2 роки тому +23

      Your history is one sided propaganda

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 роки тому +7

      never been there [im 1% japanese] but would like to visit my peoples
      I mean what else can you say other then Japan says enough!!!

    • @anarey6153
      @anarey6153 2 роки тому +10

      Geodiode: Excellent video!!

    • @miguelseoane
      @miguelseoane 2 роки тому +4

      y muy rrico para a tacase a los estados unidos lo hay qué hacer y sin bonva a tomica qué daria

  • @user-wf2rq7bs9k
    @user-wf2rq7bs9k Рік тому +58

    I am from mainland China, and I like Japanese culture very much. One of the main reasons is that Japan has not experienced China's Mongolian descent to the south and Manchu Qing entry, so it has retained a lot of traditional culture and East Asian culture. Reminds me of the former Tang Empire, powerful, beautiful, peaceful and free
    Maybe there are many historical problems between our two nations, and some of them are not perfectly resolved now, but I think the Chinese nation and the Yamato nation are friends and relatives for thousands of years. In the hundreds of years of the decline of the modern East, modern Japan will It is a good example for China and one of the references for modern Chinese political reform. The former students are now our teachers.

    • @yuuichi7816
      @yuuichi7816 Рік тому +14

      私は日本人ですが、友人・親戚と言ってくれてとても嬉しいです。
      日本は中国の唐時代の文化が多く残りそれを保護している国です。
      そして私は中国から伝えられた漢字や漢詩、拉麺や餃子など食べ物もこよなく愛しています。

    • @rikipu01
      @rikipu01 Рік тому +4

      The Yuan and Qing dynasties are also part of East Asian culture.
      Chinese culture does not consist only of the Han Chinese.
      In addition, China has developed by completely destroying the traces and culture of the previous dynasty (previous power) every time the dynasty changed, and the bloodline was extinguished.
      The main cause of cultural destruction in modern China is the Cultural Revolution led by the Communist Party of China, Mao Zedong.
      This is also a “destructive culture” brought about by the harsh continental society, and it is a form of culture. Unlike continental nations, where it is easy to migrate by land, and where conflicts, eliminations, and purges occur among immigrants, in island nations, most people have no choice but to live together rather than clash, eliminate, or purge. A confined and closed society in an island country, this is also good and bad.
      We must understand that China and Japan are not relatives, but merely neighbors. Hopefully we are good neighbors.

    • @user-wf2rq7bs9k
      @user-wf2rq7bs9k Рік тому +2

      @@rikipu01 You can study the blood relationship between the two nationalities of China and Japan by yourself. Today’s Japanese basically migrated from the mainland, and the native Japanese are assimilated, just like southern China. In addition, Xu Fu and Jianzhen brought a lot of Han Chinese genes to Japan in the feudal era, and there are many such examples, so the blood relationship of East Asians is as close as that of Europeans

    • @user-lg1zz4yd3k
      @user-lg1zz4yd3k 7 місяців тому +1

      元朝清朝,还是用汉族的文字文化国家制度以及历史,按中国的朝代排序下来,以示正统,灭国并不是这样的,如日本,灭国琉球,你的文字文化历史全部消失。中国在2000年秦朝就完成了这些工作,2000年以前,秦朝的领土就到了越南,即中国是一个中央帝国,游牧民族当皇帝,还那那个帝国。但是清朝,对文化的审美直接拉到了庸俗的底部,大红大绿的,游牧民族,吃饱饭就不错了,

    • @user-lg1zz4yd3k
      @user-lg1zz4yd3k 7 місяців тому

      ​@@yuuichi7816

  • @shamima_shumy
    @shamima_shumy Рік тому +153

    Japan is my most favorite country. I don’t know why… but I just love Japan…

  • @subratamridha1339
    @subratamridha1339 3 місяці тому +10

    A country nuked twice, facing several challenges yet dominating tech , automobiles and many more industries and always comes as a pioneer in new innovations..... You can't stop admirering them.

  • @user-eg7pe2iy1v
    @user-eg7pe2iy1v 9 місяців тому +17

    Love Japan from Malaysia🇯🇵❤️🇲🇾

  • @bingo737
    @bingo737 3 роки тому +274

    Japan is really a beautiful country!

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @bobevans9996
      @bobevans9996 Рік тому

      japan n japanese are beautiful - the war hawks get japan wartorn n japanese killed
      ------------
      usa got nuke revenge but china korea myanmar phillippine singapore ... asia must have reparation or revenge - victims n criminals are dead but nations are still around n only nations war so they'll come for revenge any time - to prevent that japan can easily do:-
      1 don't elect warhawks or war criminal decendants like abe or present pm
      2 burn war criminal shrine n build one for peaceful leaders
      3 pay victim nations 70mil equivalent of the day n be free from usa "protection" forever - usa knock japan down from #1 in the 80's with a hua wei - evil usa - shut down usa bases n kick them out of japan waters - japan only bomb pearl harbor a military outpost not mainland usa - usa nuke 2 japanese big cities hiroshima n nagasaki
      4 fact in text bks
      5 don't arm up - use the money in economy - if u arm up asia can preemptive strike/revenge

    • @Yanqin0512
      @Yanqin0512 Рік тому

      한국과 비교하면 일본은 개똥이예요.

    • @NationalAnthemofUSSR.
      @NationalAnthemofUSSR. Рік тому

      その中の社会は決して綺麗といえないのが日本人が言えること(ry

    • @user-hb2eq1sk7n
      @user-hb2eq1sk7n 9 місяців тому +1

      so are others

  • @BettyNi-wk2zi
    @BettyNi-wk2zi Місяць тому +3

    i travelled to Japan last week, and i've experienced the traditional Japanese culture and cuisine, these Japanese cultures are kept very well, and Japan is very clean, especially in the lavatory, almost there is no trash bin in the street, this quality education should be learned.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @storiedworlds6261
    @storiedworlds6261 2 роки тому +134

    I’m a gaijin who lived almost ten years total in Japan and I applaud you for capturing so much of Japan in such a short video. Very well done.

  • @user-wf2rq7bs9k
    @user-wf2rq7bs9k Рік тому +22

    我来自中国大陆,我非常喜欢日本的文化,其中一个主要原因,是因为日本没有经历过中国的蒙古南下和满清入关,使其保留了很多的传统文化和东亚文化。让我联想到了曾经的大唐帝国,强大美丽又和平自由
    也许我们两个民族之间有很多历史问题,甚至有一些现在都没有完美解决,但是我觉得中华民族和大和民族是几千年的朋友和亲戚,在近代东方衰落的几百年,现代日本会是中国很好的榜样,也是现代中国政治改革的一个借鉴对象之一,曾经的学生如今已经是我们的老师了啊

    • @lordscarlet7652
      @lordscarlet7652 Рік тому +5

      as a Japanese, I’m happy to read it! 🇯🇵🤝🇨🇳

    • @BA-or4om
      @BA-or4om 10 місяців тому +1

      日本人ですが中国が大好きですよ
      中国の文化は最高です。
      仲良くしたいですね!

    • @user-qr2ym7nu5v
      @user-qr2ym7nu5v 10 місяців тому

      错误的,日本文化是和族综合了中华,东南亚,以及荷兰/葡萄牙为代表的西方文化所形成的独立文化,你只能说日本独立发展了优秀的文化,而这文化中有一部分中华文化的影子,而不能将其认为是大唐文化。元清非中国论(明修元史,共和国接纳宣统就是正统认证的证明)本身就是日本帝国为了侵略而创造的,中华与北亚,中亚民族的交流从来就没有断过。最后,现代日本的路又不是没有学过,结论是走不通,在岛国上发展出的政治逻辑是无法应用在大陆上的。日本人には、湯武革命をまだしていないがら、天下のことを理解できない

    • @canon1729
      @canon1729 4 місяці тому

      ちゅき...♡

  • @LittleJerry-kr8il
    @LittleJerry-kr8il 7 місяців тому +15

    Japan is a very mysterious country. I was lucky to visit there several years ago. I can feel a completely different cultural atmosphere

    • @cheerful_crop_circle
      @cheerful_crop_circle 6 місяців тому +2

      The country of Japan is very popular so I dont think it is that "mysterious" these days

  • @user-cb4ug7fr3v
    @user-cb4ug7fr3v 5 місяців тому +20

    海外の人が作る日本の紹介動画で、はじめて全部日本のBGMだったかも。(だいたい中国の音楽が入ってる)
    日本について、すごい調べてくれているっていうのが伝わってくる。漫画・アニメ文化で「古来から」っていう部分がでてきてびっくりしちゃった。日本人の私ですら最近知ったことなのに、この解説で出てきたからねー
    (日本のキャラクター文化は、神道の「何にでも命がやどる」という考えから、本来生き物でないものにも顔を描いても生き物と感じられる文化から来たって動画で見た ←岡田斗司夫さん)
    あと、最後の方におばあちゃんたちが並んでゲームしてるのとか、秋葉の映像で思わず吹いたwww
    すごい良い動画だった!

    • @bee5007
      @bee5007 3 місяці тому +2

      実は同じくわたしも(笑)真っ先にそれに気がついて珍しくてハッとしました。嬉しいですね✨

    • @taktktk5240
      @taktktk5240 16 днів тому

      しかしやはりというべきか白人視点の世界史だったね。明治維新もポルトガルもさっと流して
      アイヌーネタ大好き。
      そして本題本命の戦争の話。
      捕虜の扱い悪かったとか米国の様に全部処分すれば良かったのだろうか。
      米国潜水艦のドキュメントで堂々と日本兵捕虜にしなかったと語っていた。
      そして非武装民間人狙った空襲と原爆を正当化。お決まりやね。白人の残虐さには及ばない負けるよ。

  • @standin.excaliblur7510
    @standin.excaliblur7510 3 роки тому +116

    my favorite country ever. miss this wonderful nation. i lived in japan for 3 years. 2.5 years in chiba near tokyo, and 8 months in a small valley town named tendo in yamagata. despite being just appx 300km apart, both are having very different climate.
    tokyo is hot, humid, and stormy during the summer, you just simply can't leave the apartment without an umbrella! winter in tokyo is much sunnier, cool and pleasant with very rare and little amount of snow, you can just go around without wearing a knit hat. in fact, the sea water in tateyama beach (the very southernmost tip of chiba, far away from the city) is still warm due to the effect of kuroshio current ! amazing isn't it?
    yamagata on the other hand, is freezing cold(not as cold as ukraine) and very snowy during the winter ! And the winter is much longer than tokyo, the snowfall starts to occur as early as november. the snow can last until the mid of march, where most of the places in japan are already enjoying the blooming of sakura. according to my coworkers, the region in nagano and the island of hokkaido are much more snowier than here! very distinct variation of weather, given the size of this country. would like to travel to japan as a tourist again in future. too many places have yet to explore!

  • @user-vy4ug8ru4c
    @user-vy4ug8ru4c Рік тому +24

    日本の凄い所は10,000年以上昔の縄文文化が現代でも少なからず影響していて、
    その文化が途切れることなく現代まで引き継がれていることでしょうね!

    • @serenadecovers
      @serenadecovers 10 днів тому

      is the information in the video accurate ? im asking this to those who are the teachers out there

  • @darknativity42
    @darknativity42 3 роки тому +107

    Already itching for the next Nation States video to come out!

    • @magicmohammad8038
      @magicmohammad8038 3 роки тому +3

      Japan had surrendered before launching a nuclear bomb, but the United States wanted to destroy Japan

    • @mitchhak2
      @mitchhak2 3 роки тому +1

      Wouldn’t they have targeted more populous cities had they wanted to destroy Japan?

  • @Nobody-me7wu
    @Nobody-me7wu 2 місяці тому +4

    I am ethnically Chinese, and I naturalized to Japan last year. Proud of being a Japanese citizen.

  • @JeffreyDeCristofaro
    @JeffreyDeCristofaro Рік тому +20

    A place that I have yet to visit, yet I already love from the bottom of my heart!

  • @Borntoschnitzel
    @Borntoschnitzel Рік тому +38

    Wow man! Really clear way of presenting the information about Japan, in chronological order and even including the climate. I absolutely love the way this video has been made. I appreciate your efforts and thank you for making this, quite literally, art.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much for that considered comment! Yes, I try to create "art" rather than just spiel off a load of facts! Hope you enjoy my other "Nation States".

    • @Borntoschnitzel
      @Borntoschnitzel Рік тому +1

      Your welcome! I'm planning to look at the other ones yes. Is there any specific country in Europe you might be making a video about next? Example: Scandinavian countries, Netherlands, economic powerhouse germany, liechtenstein/Luxembourg etc.
      Either way have a nice day! Definitely wasn't expecting a reaction to a 2 year old video :D

  • @bee5007
    @bee5007 3 місяці тому +4

    こんなに、詳しく忠実に日本を紹介して頂き有難うございます。他国の方から見える日本の世界は、日本人もとても興味深いです。

  • @TheVigilantStewards
    @TheVigilantStewards 3 роки тому +106

    Woooow.... I didn't think your videos could get better produced but look at this one! Masterpiece! I've also always been fascinated by Japan

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @stoby3356
    @stoby3356 Рік тому +69

    As a Brit who has been living in the heart of Tokyo for 24 years, the most fascinating thing about its people is that just when i think I know everything about them, I learn something new.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +5

      You nailed it! I feel the same way! Congrats on your impending silver anniversary of living there!

    • @stoby3356
      @stoby3356 Рік тому +4

      @@Geodiode Thank you. And keep up the good work with all your videos. They're all very interesting and informative

    • @akealahlindsay708
      @akealahlindsay708 7 місяців тому

      You Brits better be behaving yourself when travels to Japan and Netherlands Got it! ☺️

  • @monicaosses2083
    @monicaosses2083 Рік тому +50

    Hola gente de Japón les saludo al otro extremo de uds. Sudamérica, me encanta su país

    • @user-il9zw1yj2g
      @user-il9zw1yj2g Рік тому +8

      ありがとう!私もあなたたちを愛しています! from Japan

    • @monicaosses2083
      @monicaosses2083 Рік тому +3

      Y encuentro formidable como escriben

    • @TatianePaulla
      @TatianePaulla 8 місяців тому +1

      ​Eu sou brasileira e amo o Japão e o japonês, a cultura e sua culinária. Espero poder conhecer um dia esse país❤

  • @Bryggyth
    @Bryggyth 3 роки тому +130

    Japan is a really interesting country! I studied abroad there during college, and it was one of the most fun experiences I've ever had. I've been studying Japanese for a few years now, and hope to go back eventually once the whole pandemic situation is sorted out.
    Love your videos, thanks for making them!

  • @nihonretto
    @nihonretto 3 роки тому +87

    This is simply a masterpiece, thank you for creating another great video!!!

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @MrJeaster5
      @MrJeaster5 Рік тому

      Loved the video

  • @IanBaluwa
    @IanBaluwa День тому +1

    This is the most well explained and comprehensively documented UA-cam video I've ever watched. Thanks a lot for making after it and spending time doing research, Geodiode!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus 2 роки тому +19

    I am so fascinated about Japan and i love these kinds of videos, keep up the great work

  • @radomyrz989
    @radomyrz989 Рік тому +7

    One of the best and the most complete documentary i could have only asked for and so little respect for the work, I am extremely grateful and would be very glad to see any new video from you!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest of my content!

  • @johanjonsson2190
    @johanjonsson2190 3 роки тому +29

    Wow. Just wow. This series are starting of incredible. Keep it up. Also although i really enjoyed the swedish one, this one is even better en looks more proffesional and thought through!

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @ajadrew
    @ajadrew 2 роки тому +20

    I believe Japan to be the most beautiful landscapes in the world - Great video!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому +2

      It's up there with the best. And thanks!

    • @ajadrew
      @ajadrew 2 роки тому

      @@Geodiode Yes! 👍😊

  • @richardtorres2676
    @richardtorres2676 3 роки тому +91

    Another masterpiece of GeoDiode!! Well done!! Seeing the world through the beauty of your videos is a truly amazing and surprising experience!!! Thanks so much! 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @richardtorres2676
      @richardtorres2676 3 роки тому +1

      @@Geodiode Always a pleasure helping you Ben!

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @swanywhite4460
    @swanywhite4460 2 роки тому +50

    I’m a Japanese.
    There are many different understandings from the facts about Japan’s history.
    This is a stereotypical western view.

    • @ankanbasu9867
      @ankanbasu9867 Рік тому +6

      Exactly specially regarding "establishing democracy and trying war criminals" in Japan is so misleading and half truth considering how most of the imperial Japan commanders such as Nobusuke Kishi, Eisakue Sato, etc(who became the PM of Japan) had all of their charges dropped completely despite them carrying out genocide in the puppet Japanese state of Manchuko and the revised Japanese constitution stole Japan's sovereignty from the Japanese to US under the garb of making Japan a country without an army(which would've been a good thing if all of Japan's war criminals and monarchy was abolished and powers were given back to it's citizens)
      And the Japanese economy didn't just collapse because of stock market crash, it did because west's direct coercion by various channels to destabilise their economy in order to maintain western hegemony in the world

    • @noahlee252
      @noahlee252 Рік тому

      Because he mentioned the cruelty of the Japanese army during World War II, forcing women to be comfort women, killing, burning, looting ,massacres.These dark histories that your Japanese schools will not teach the younger generation.

    • @TH-dj8fy
      @TH-dj8fy 10 місяців тому

      I think 11:42~12:20 is destotion.

  • @Sarizzlista
    @Sarizzlista 3 місяці тому +4

    This was amazing and definitely added to my excitement, I can't wait to visit soon ! thank you

  • @CyrilNikitin
    @CyrilNikitin 2 роки тому +5

    Your film is just great! I plunged into the story. Glad you found my track useful in your documentary. It's an honor for me. Have a nice week.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much Cyril. Your track was really inspiring, and I did my best to match your music with the right imagery. Of course, you are more than welcome to promote the inclusion of your work here in your marketing material in any way you need.

  • @angelinegeorge275
    @angelinegeorge275 Рік тому +32

    I love Japan. Been there 26yrs ago n plan to visit again in the near future. Its an amazing country that has so much to offer the world thru its arts, traditions, wonderful landscapes, creativity, cuisine n warm friendly people. Its a timeless wonder n fascinates any visitor to this nation. Amazing Japan. Thank u for this great video . Hope to see more videos on Japan.💮🇯🇵💮

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for sharing! And I agree!

  • @user-be2bq3ze3o
    @user-be2bq3ze3o 2 роки тому +15

    Revisited this video again whenever I were approaching subjects of Japanese geography, culture and economy. I hope you can one day made a video about france, my favorite European country and Germany next. Keep up the good work!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому

      Glad it's useful to you. Yes France and Germany are on the future list, but it may take some time to get to both of them!

  • @user-bo2yo2ls3z
    @user-bo2yo2ls3z Рік тому +36

    Люди,живущие в гармонии с природой,всегда талантливы.Природа даёт силы.поэтому,так органично сочетание традиций и технологий.

  • @H.pylori
    @H.pylori Рік тому +6

    I was looking for a concise history of Japan....yours is the best. Now I have the basis for more detailed study. Thank you. Thumbs up.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Perfect introduction to jump off into a more detailed study, which is what my intention is in making these docs

  • @kingsrook9866
    @kingsrook9866 3 роки тому +49

    Another excellent video. Looking forward to you covering Canada, whenever that is

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @SCHRANZ3040
    @SCHRANZ3040 Рік тому +40

    I have full utter respect for nippon people. I was most touched by this video as well. Kind thank for the upload 🇬🇧🇯🇵

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much. Yes, so much to like about this nation and its culture

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 Рік тому +1

      the ones of kyoto impose us stupid manners.

  • @user-hl2bp2mn4t
    @user-hl2bp2mn4t Рік тому +5

    Good things and bad things live with this country.
    I love Japan, Japan Banzai.

  • @Kingofgrowers
    @Kingofgrowers Місяць тому +2

    Well Done. This is a delightful presentation touching on "what is Japan ".

  • @richardschager4702
    @richardschager4702 3 роки тому +2

    Kudos for yet a another amazing video!

  • @user-me1tv6zg1c
    @user-me1tv6zg1c 10 місяців тому +8

    The Japan is my most favourite place in world and also an interesting place I hope to go Japan thanks for this video😊

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  10 місяців тому +1

      My pleasure 😊

  • @xdahmane6232
    @xdahmane6232 Рік тому +8

    Very good documentary, it's respectful and fair that's the best way to present japan.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it

  • @TorbenKamke
    @TorbenKamke 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for all the work you put into this!

  • @billspooks
    @billspooks Рік тому +5

    This is wonderful. Thank you so much for such an informative video about Japan.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Great to hear! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ArvidOlson
    @ArvidOlson 3 роки тому +17

    I really like these videos of yours! Informative yet quite light! And perfect for me, I live in Sweden and plan to move to Japan, you started with my favourite countries!

    • @ArvidOlson
      @ArvidOlson 3 роки тому

      @@Geodiode I did

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @melinakerifan
    @melinakerifan 3 роки тому +57

    This taught me so much about Japanese history!!! i was oblivious to all of that previously. How beautiful are the landscapes of Japan wow .... what amazing scenes from Sapporo and Nigata, such infamous heavy snow makes for some insane pictures. Thank you again for all the effort you put in :)

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @boryankaandonova5242
    @boryankaandonova5242 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video!! Thank you for the effort!!

  • @user-jc4wh2oj9h
    @user-jc4wh2oj9h Рік тому +1

    A remarkably well made video ! Look forward to seeing the next one ! Thanks !!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Yes, I love and respect your country so much...

  • @catherineslevin83
    @catherineslevin83 2 роки тому +18

    Thank you so much for your efforts in producing this wonderful documentary. I enjoyed it so much . Big thanks & much appreciated 😘
    Isn’t Japan incredible!!

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks! Yes, truly unique and special country - one of my favourites!

  • @Davesgotitmade
    @Davesgotitmade Рік тому +3

    Wunderbar! Another fantastic video. I learn so much from these. Thanks again! ❤

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Glad you like them! Thanks!

  • @stefanheise9366
    @stefanheise9366 3 роки тому +1

    Simply ¡¡¡ Amazing work 😊
    And so underrated ....

  • @SergioLopez-vk2op
    @SergioLopez-vk2op 3 роки тому +2

    I totally loved it, thanks for sharing that

  • @ukaussi
    @ukaussi 3 роки тому +31

    Amazing mini documentary and despite already knowing a lot about Japan I learned considerably more about one of my favourite countries in the world. Nice that you also included my favorite anime that I am currently watching with K - BAKU!! - 29:39

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @yuua._.
    @yuua._. 8 місяців тому +6

    日本の歴史を紹介して下さりありがとうございました!

    • @user-ot8oo5ip4e
      @user-ot8oo5ip4e 21 день тому

      【日本が近隣の国々を奴隷のように扱い、惨たらしく殺した】と間違った情報を世界に発信されていますよ。

  • @danielmirabella7760
    @danielmirabella7760 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video mate, thanks for producing it!

  • @seltexmx
    @seltexmx 2 роки тому +2

    Well done; beautifully put together. THANKS

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @polarequatorial709
    @polarequatorial709 3 роки тому +4

    Great educational video. I especially liked the use of the artwork 😁

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @nusantarah4982
    @nusantarah4982 3 роки тому +5

    Impressive, as always.

  • @abbaquantum431
    @abbaquantum431 Рік тому +3

    Great presentation, history, culture, in an interesting, visually captivating and concise manner. Bravo!

  • @chasek.497
    @chasek.497 2 роки тому +1

    This was tremendous. Thank you for making this and sharing

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for stopping by!

  • @olsoulga3354
    @olsoulga3354 Рік тому +4

    This is incredibly great !!!! Thank you very much !!!! ❤

  • @ismayilarifoglu6226
    @ismayilarifoglu6226 Рік тому +5

    I live in Wakayama prefecture, in а small town, amongst the mountains, rivers, Shinto temples, mystic places. I think this world would be absolutely dull without Japan. Take care.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +1

      You are very lucky - sounds like a wonderful place to live. And yes, I can't imagine a world without the richness of Japanese culture.

  • @justdriveon
    @justdriveon 4 місяці тому +1

    You are a fantastic creator! I am in love with your work.

  • @mariaemiliarossa5189
    @mariaemiliarossa5189 2 роки тому +29

    Beautiful landscapes, tradition, wisdom, I do respect Japan! 🙏🌸⛩️☀️🇯🇵

  • @hanht3538
    @hanht3538 Рік тому +8

    Japan is excellent and beautiful country .

  • @portebonheur
    @portebonheur Рік тому +19

    Thank you for the amazing video. I could see my country from your point of view.
    20:35 The snow in Niigata reminds me of the first sentence of Yasunari Kawabata’s novel, “Snow Country”.
    “The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country.”
    Like this sentence, after passing the long tunnel from Gunma to Niigata in winter, there is suddenly the snowy country…!
    I like the very different landscape of Japan depending on the season and the regions.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much! Yes, the transition going from the east side to the west beneath the mountains, in winter, must be dramatic!

  • @GastenX
    @GastenX 3 роки тому +2

    I love these videos!

  • @ramswaroop3581
    @ramswaroop3581 3 роки тому +1

    I watch every video of this channel great learning through

  • @TheUniverse__02
    @TheUniverse__02 9 місяців тому +6

    in a simple word I LOVE JAPAN❤

  • @quadrim.a.2816
    @quadrim.a.2816 2 роки тому +4

    Very hard working and honest people having used and developed latest Tecnologies of every field .

  • @gamzzoa4812
    @gamzzoa4812 Рік тому +1

    This documentary is really amazing❤. Thanks for sharing this amazing knowledge with us.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

  • @soulpianorelaxing
    @soulpianorelaxing Рік тому +2

    This is simply a masterpiece, thank you for creating another great video 😘😍😍

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Wow! Thank you so much!!

  • @belloemilyn2985
    @belloemilyn2985 Рік тому +3

    Arigato gozaimashite for sharing this video 😍😍I will be there next year 😍😍

  • @AidanMartin
    @AidanMartin 3 роки тому +19

    Which nation do you plan on doing next? I am totally anticipated for future episodes of this series.

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @apopope72
    @apopope72 3 роки тому +2

    I'm really enjoying your videos. Simply awesome.

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @xxploverr
    @xxploverr 2 роки тому +2

    Love your videos.

  • @elsire3024
    @elsire3024 3 роки тому +3

    Love your work, please keep doing it, it is so educaiting !!

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 роки тому

      Hehe

  • @NYBORN2009
    @NYBORN2009 Рік тому +65

    Well done. I may not have seen it, but a video about the people of Japan would be of interest. Their respect for others, their neighborhoods, their country and their traditions make them a wonderful society. We spend months in Japan each year and enjoy each stay.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. Yes, a fascinating people indeed. You're lucky to spend so much time there.

    • @TokyoSilver
      @TokyoSilver Рік тому

      super 😷

  • @rengalafuze8700
    @rengalafuze8700 Рік тому

    Thank you. That was excellent! I’m so glad I have discovered your channel.

  • @maravikumar
    @maravikumar 3 місяці тому +2

    I am planning to visit Japan for 3 weeks with my wife. I chanced upon your video! Yes, it is full of information and very well made. Thank you:)) It is fascinating to see the re-emergence of Japan after WWII. How did this happen? Who were the leaders who had his long term vision? Similarly it is equally sad to see the Lost Decade and the struggles of the Japanese society over the past several years. Expected population decline would be another big problem to address? Back to your video, may I request you to think about and make a video on The Spiritual Japan- Past and Present? Arigatou gozaimasu

  • @854gabryel
    @854gabryel 3 роки тому +33

    I really enjoyed your video!
    As a suggestion it would be nice to add the most popular pieces of literature of the country just after the movies part. I fell like if there are movies there should be a bit literature too. Thanks. I am already loving this series.

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

  • @rajanagam772
    @rajanagam772 2 місяці тому +3

    I admire japan . Love from India

  • @alexisreynolds4277
    @alexisreynolds4277 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video!! I loved all of it

  • @DisneyRelaxingMusicStudio
    @DisneyRelaxingMusicStudio Рік тому +1

    LOVING THIS!! thank you, i am struggling with university and this is helping a lot

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      You're welcome! Glad it helped!

  • @melody88
    @melody88 Рік тому +7

    You’ve done an amazing job in summarizing the entire history, the geography, and the beautiful yet complex culture of Japan into this short video.
    I don’t think anyone could do a better job🎉
    This is a great way for anyone to learn and understand about Japan before visiting.
    I’m Japanese and there were some things I didn’t know and had a great time watching this.
    Thank you for your marvelous work❣️

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! High praise indeed from a native! Origato!

  • @irmar
    @irmar Місяць тому +1

    Excellent work!

  • @davidklausmeyer8198
    @davidklausmeyer8198 Рік тому +1

    What a wonderful presentation! Well done!

  • @GeoNebula
    @GeoNebula 3 роки тому +5

    Well done!

  • @Ellary_Rosewood
    @Ellary_Rosewood 3 роки тому +11

    Beautiful video of a beautiful country. I hope you will do a video of the amazing México eventually! I'll be moving there next year and I'm so excited! 🥰

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 роки тому +1

      it’s a yr later..
      did u move?
      how’s it going?

    • @Ellary_Rosewood
      @Ellary_Rosewood 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@gracie99999 Everything is going great. México is a wonderful country and I felt very lucky to be able to live there. Many good memories were made. ❤️

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ellary_Rosewood that’s awesome!
      if u don’t mind me asking, what do you do ?

    • @Ellary_Rosewood
      @Ellary_Rosewood 2 роки тому +1

      @@gracie99999 Thanks! I'm an artist. I also make videos for UA-cam. :)

  • @hansmuller9442
    @hansmuller9442 3 роки тому +1

    nice video. helped understanding of japan.

  • @iulianpop3062
    @iulianpop3062 3 роки тому +2

    magnificent Japan and the documentary.

  • @elsire3024
    @elsire3024 3 роки тому +4

    Hope you will cover germany, although imo you covered one of the most interresting countries already, japan and sweden, I like your taste!

  • @EndgatorPlayz
    @EndgatorPlayz 2 роки тому +4

    Beautifully made 🇯🇵

  • @justindtackett
    @justindtackett 7 місяців тому

    Captivating. Well done sir. This is exactly what I was looking for.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  7 місяців тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @kemalmusthafa779
    @kemalmusthafa779 3 роки тому

    always love your videos😀

  • @4june9140
    @4june9140 2 роки тому +6

    Great documentary, the only thing I disagree with is the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was not necessary and there is enough documented evidence in the US and Japan to prove this. The Americans wanted to use those bombs, no matter what. The amount of time and resources used to study the aftermath and not to cure the victims of their suffering proves it. I've been to Japan many times and love the people and its culture.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  Рік тому

      It is a view I am aware of, and partially subscribe to. I was careful to state "it was reported that" regarding the casualties of a full-scale invasion so that it was not shown to be my opinion. My videos are not about historical revisionism - there are plenty of other channels that take that view. Perhaps in the fullness of time the "official" history will see the bombings in a very different light, one much more critical of their usage that resulted in such horror for the civiliians of these cities.

  • @popdiva848
    @popdiva848 3 роки тому +18

    Great video once again! Looking forward to seeing the next videos you have in mind. I was really surprised to see how much debt Japan owed! Now it would be really fascinating to see China and how they became a global dominator essentially. :)

    • @woodykim7132
      @woodykim7132 2 роки тому

      18:23 please no (sea of japan) there name is (east sea) please studying history asia and would you please watch long time ago map in Europe, from south korea .please, ua-cam.com/video/zmF2o3NEUd4/v-deo.html

    • @user-ck7dy3ii8b
      @user-ck7dy3ii8b Рік тому +2

      その借金は国民にしてるから、平気ですよ

  • @Xo1ot1
    @Xo1ot1 2 роки тому +1

    Really dense video in terms of information content. I learned a lot. Thanks.

    • @Geodiode
      @Geodiode  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @royanjan1966
    @royanjan1966 2 роки тому

    Thankyou wonderful video