Japan and the West: The First 500 Years // Japanese History Documentary (1298 - 1854)

00:00 Introduction (1853)
06:57 Marco Polo and the Land of Endless Gold (1298)
11:15 First Contact (1543)
16:04 Arrival of the One God
21:03 The English Arrive (1604)
28:04 Japanese Travellers (1614)
32:50 A Closed Country? (1639)
37:26 The Dutch Take Advantage
41:06 Studying the West (1709)
47:06 Russia (1791)
50:57 The Napoleonic Conflict Reaches Japan (1808)
56:09 Planning for When
Written by Thomas Lockley
Edited, script edited and narrated by David Kelly
Art by Matthew Cartwright
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Citations and sources:
Aizawa Seishisai: H. Paul Varley (2000). Japanese Culture, 4th Edition. University of Hawai'i Press; Updated and Exp edition (2000).
The Travels of Marco Polo (1298) en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/The_...
Tanegashima: The Arrival of Europe in Japan
Olof G. Lidin
NIAS Press, 2002
The life and letters of St. Francis Xavier
by Coleridge, Henry James, 1822-1893
Toyotomi Hideyoshi quote: Japan: A Documentary History: The Dawn of History to the Late Tokugawa Period, edited by David J. Lu (Armonk, New York:
M. E. Sharpe, 1997) pg 196-197
Memorials of the Empire of Japon in the xvi and xvii Centuries, ed. with notes by T. Rundell. London: Hakluyt Society. 1850.
Part II. The Letters of William Adams 1611 to 1617. Pages 17 - 88
Japanese travellers in sixteenth-century Europe. A dialogue concerning the mission of the Japanese ambassadors to the Roman curia (1590). Edited by Derek Massarella and translated by J. F. Moran. (The Hakluyt Society. Ser. 3, 25.) Colloquium IX
Anthony Farrington
The English Factory in Japan, 1613-1623
The Invention of Religion in Japan
Jason Ananda Josephson Storm
University of Chicago Press, Oct 3, 2012
(Quotes from extract of Arai Hakuseki, Tidings from the West)
Japanese Journal of American Studies, No. 2 1985, Japanese Interpretation of the American Revolution (Tadashi Aruga) pg. 6
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[@VoicesofthePast]

Okay! So, little hiccup but now we are good to go. Crumbs. Hope you enjoy this exploration of the scripted documentary format (next week we are back to primary sources, don't worry - Soviet Union!) Also - Acapulco is of course in North America. Woops!

[@Maraak13]

Lowkey really like the documentary format,

[@wordern3900]

Loved it, an amazing job! It was well worth the wait, can’t wait for the next one

[@glegos2281]

Incredible. I think your japan content is some of your best, and I really enjoyed this longer type of video. Keep up the great work!

[@OrbitalAstronaut]

The return of the king! 👑

[@NapoleonRook]

Fantastic. Great work.

[@robinbinder8658]

"Stay strapped or get clapped" -Sun Tzu

[@heri9949]

lmao

[@SD-hc4nj]

Honestly? Basically? Yeah.

[@PascalSWE]

"All warfare is based" -Actually Sun Tzu

[@picklerick8785]

Si vis pacem para bellum

[@RMGWOO]

I think the original line includes the word 'bitch' at the end. Just saying.

[@kn2549]

As a Japanese, I always felt like the minimal relations with the Dutch helped Japan by ALOT when the time came to open up the country and be modernized. They introduced us to alot of western studies that became the root for Japan’s “westernization” and gave us documents each year containing foreign affairs that was happening outside of Japan at that time. And on top of that, they didnt try to spread christianity as a tool for colonization and understood the boundaries when it came to trading. Alot of people have this idea that Japan was totally unaware of western countries(besides the Dutch and Portuguese) and their technologies, but it wasnt that “new” and “foreign” when the american ships arrived in the 19th century. It was mostly a matter of how to deal with them in terms of diplomacy.

[@Motofanable]

If you ask me, almost total isolation was a dumb idea.

[@Arexodius]

I didn't know that Japan had been anticipating the black ships. I thought their inability to tackle the situation was because they didn't expect it and hadn't prepared at all for it. For better or for worse, Japan came face to face with the arrogant foreign policies of the western powers.

[@kn2549]

@@Arexodius Foreign ships illegally entering Japanese ports was a common occurrence even before the u.s. arrival. Japanese domains in the north even went to a short period of war/skirmishes with the Russians in 1806-1807 and that was almost 50 years before the americans arrived. The whole idea that Japan was unaware and the u.s. was their first interaction with western nation is an extremely u.s. centric historical view that was spread after ww2.

[@Arexodius]

@@kn2549 Yes, maybe it is. It might also be that it is given much more attention because it was a turning point in Japanese society, after over 300 years of Tokugawa rule. The event made a profound impact on Japan's political and social structure, and probably not a good one on the whole. Some changes were good, but I think many were not. But I guess that's just how the story goes when imperialistic powers are involved in shaping a country. A untold number of independent societies have been the victim of this over the millennia. Whatever happened, I'm glad that Japan is still a country with a strong culture, both traditional and new, and I like them both but especially the traditional.

[@collinhenry9996]

@@Motofanable I most agree with you half way what you say "total isolation was a dumb idea" but really these nations want to protect themselves from colonial rule like what happened other places in Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands. Look what happened to Native American Indians many of them been wipe out

[@Lappmogel]

I''ve never hyped up the katana. But japanese swordsmiths being able to reverse engineer and turn out firearms at the rate that they is a quite impressive and should tell you something about their craftmanship.

[@Lappmogel]

​@ET Hardcorgamer"They already knew how to make matchlock arquebis" Did you even watch the video? 13:20 They are talking about how the Portuguese introduced the weapon you are talking about and how a sword smith (note, sword smith, not gun smith) replicated it. Are you telling me they all ready knew how to make matchlock weapons and that's why it was so easy for them to make more? Please tell me more about this, i'm dying to know more about this previously unknown part of Japanese history.

[@lescobrandon8045]

The best stereos and games came from Japan, and despite the attack on Pearl Harbor, I'm thankful these people exist, and have a wonderful culture, a culture that made a near grave mistake, and from the ashes grew a prosperous, intelligent, and enchanting empire of peace, and honor.

[@Bosscheesemo]

The Afghani people did the same trick with muskets from the British Colonial era to create the legendary Jezail rifle. Swordsmiths became gunsmiths, then they made upgrades to the design. Basically made it into a .50 cal if we're scaling a regular British musket to...say...a Winchester 308. Reworked the metallurgy to handle a bigger explosion, widened out the bore for a bigger round, lengthened the barrel for greater accuracy and muzzle pressure, simplified the stock down to save weight, and reworked the stock to be an efficient swing around gun from horseback.

[@JohnJones-is5ec]

@@Lappmogel I'm guessing he got it confused with the boshin war? At that point they already had matchlocks and it wasn't much of a jump to rifles.

[@krii4870]

Well if you ask most people what products (tools/ machines/ arts/ crafts) they would trust the most due to quality and durability.. the answer will usually be Japanese. This coming from a carpenter and avid tool user. Their shit is gooooood!!

[@kureboy8782]

I have lived in Japan and thought I knew Japanese history. This has added a new dimension and now I understand why Japan was able to modernise so quickly. The foundations had already been there.

[@ricksflicks-]

True, there was a foundation and they had people that had been studying the west and knew what needed to be done. But it's still crazy that they were able to fit like 200 years of updates into a 50 year period.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

the difference in east and west. society above the individual vs the individual over society...

[@sammcdermott78]

How is it living in Japan I’ve always considered going to become an English teacher there do you think it’s a good option

[@stealthyshiroean]

@@sammcdermott78 Really depends on your situation. If you already have a good job now, well, then you might want to stick with that. You're more than likely going to take a pay cut unless you have other qualifications to get you something than the standard ALT or eikaiwa job. As far as life overall though, can't speak for Kure Boy, but I think it's decent, but like anywhere you have some positives and negatives. The biggest negatives for my wife and I are obviously being away from family but also the lack of access to certain Western foods. If you love Japanese food and can eat it everyday then you're probably good. Or if you're living in a really big city then you're good as well. That being said, I think the biggest things we like about Japan has been the relative safety of where we live (crime-wise speaking) and that the healthcare system seems to be a lot better than what we had back in America. But if you're seriously considering it then just do your research and if it does sound like something you'd like to try then just go for it. It's a good experience for sure.

[@sammcdermott78]

@@stealthyshiroean I’m only 16 and about to finish high school and I want to go to uni and study Japanese and then hopefully become an English teacher in Japan because with live in the uk and I don’t really like it here so I won’t be affected by anything to do with jobs and my family have also been supportive img me and think it could be a good idea for me so is it a good idea for someone who is young and wants to maybe start a life and work there?

[@Mr_M_History]

As a history teacher, with very few modern resources available on the Meiji Restoration for secondary students, I'm so grateful you've made this!

[@ladymopar2024]

As an instructor, do you think any of this was lingering around until December 7th 1941 because it would make sense. I'd love to hear your take on it I know it's old video to me but I've been missing out working double shifts the way he began the video with the Americans coming over that would be the ladder 500 I am assuming

[@thescarlethunter2160]

“quite harmless” - famous last words

[@hughgrection7246]

*Laughs in Little Boy and Fat Man*

[@Kitajima2]

@@hughgrection7246 Yep, nuking civilians is always hilarious

[@hughgrection7246]

@@Kitajima2 Ze bomb so nice , we dropped it twice !

[@J0hnHenrySNEEDen]

@@Kitajima2 better than downfall

[@Andrew-rd9zq]

@@Kitajima2 Hehe

[@Jumpoable]

Wow. Japanese major here. This is SUPER detailed on a lesser known sliver of Japanese history. Well done sensei.

[@VoicesofthePast]

Thanks Johannes

[@garnetnard4284]

What are you doing with your major?

[@Jumpoable]

@@garnetnard4284 I'm an editor/ writer but I also do private tutoring for Japanese (& other languages).

[@pieterjan29]

The land that gives us 5 generations of playstations today.

[@willardijatmiko1054]

And fortunately or unfortunately.... Anime

[@bryan0x05]

@@willardijatmiko1054 Anime like Full Metal Alchemist are masterpieces of story telling that takes advantage of it's medium. Some other anime are more subjective works of art.

[@Lachausis]

"Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash. Those who identify as 'otaku', they sicken me deeply." - Miyazaki

[@Kitajima2]

@@Lachausis I love Ghibli, but Miyazaki is kind of a prick imo. Not a weeb, just a hafu

[@samuraijackoff5354]

“Anime is cringe”~Sun Tzu, the art of war

[@AfterSkool]

This is an absolutely wonderful video that I will be sharing with all my friends and family. Thank you for making history so accessible.

[@VoicesofthePast]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! Sequel coming in March.

[@AfterSkool]

@@VoicesofthePast Finally something to look forward to this year ;)

[@VoicesofthePast]

@@AfterSkool Sequel is out!

[@opacity7021]

Most people geek out over a new episode of their favorite trendy netflix show coming out; I geek out over the premier of history documentaries on History Time and Voices of the Past.

[@mr.delaney8945]

Cool

[@jansettler4828]

You're very special.

[@skyhappy]

A intellectual

[@Dikranovski]

A man of culture who we, the illiterate peasantry, can only hope to emulate......

[@arvidalexatsinch1163]

Very special person

[@johncollins5091]

[Japan showing off their first copies of late classical hentai]: I made dis. [England, horrified]: Cast it into the fire, destroy it! [The Dutch]: No.

[@RedbadofFrisia]

I'm sure this makes us partly responsible for anime. You can thank (or curse) us appropriatly.

[@yaleyoon6856]

I like how you used Lord Elrond's words from LOTR

[@melelconquistador]

@@yaleyoon6856 i picture a dutchman spitefully saying no like Isildor.

[@diarradunlap9337]

[English commoner] "Cheeky! 😆 Milord, don't burn that. Give it here!"

[@quocvietophu1627]

"late classical hentai" lmfao

[@Drew791]

This is one of the best summation of Japan’s pre-20th Century interaction with the West. Like seriously top notch production quality and research. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this for us!

[@niceboke]

That was worth every minute. What surprised me most was how Japanese were all over the globe in the 17th century. I guess one of the silver linings of the Isolationist policy was forcing drift-aways to settle elsewhere.

[@martinhumphreys4891]

Japan in 1854: Gosh, I hate colonialism. Japan in the 1930s: Gosh, I love colonialism.

[@user-xm1ml4hb4c]

大東亜共栄圏

[@profriday]

Japan was just following senpais' example.

[@makasii]

again, the negative influence of the western arrogance

[@sonicluffypucca96]

@@makasii They ended up becoming the very things they despised.

[@attysthoughts3253]

@@makasii lol. the want to see japanese arrogance? look up imjin war

[@lizh2302]

our little Dutch country is very much underestimated for her position and influence when it comes to world politics and her influences that made history for both Japan AND the United States. So this documentary is such a breath of fresh air. I have lived in Japan for six years and oh, I would go back if I had the slightest of chances!

[@cross3292]

Vooral ondergewaardeerd door de britten eeuwen lang

[@Rowlph8888]

@@cross3292 That is not true. The information is all out there and there has been no attempt to suppress it. Just because it is not talked about everywhere, is no excuse to apportion unfair blame on the Brits. In fact, nobody talks about their legacy, in Japan, even though it is substantial, As identified in the novel "Shogun", help offered in the 19th century and everything else identified in this video The Simple fact is that the Industrial Revolution and mind blowing amount of innovation coming from that little country, Led to them Globetrotting exponentially, and simultaneously, the wreckage all over Europe, resulting from the failure of Napoleon, led to total Pax Britannicca, which is why their influence dominated, more Substantially from 1800 onwards, Even though It had already been significant with Shakespeare's and Isaac newtons Legacy and The Early forms of human rights legislation, And parliamentary democracy

[@robertcremin3291]

@@Goosewitdajuice317 you’re so blatantly american.

[@Ned-nw6ge]

Mee eens, en ik vind dat we daar zelf ook wat trotser op mogen zijn dan alleen te focussen op de handel op zich en de slechte dingen die de Nederlanders hebben geflikt in de vroegmoderne tijd.

[@Ned-nw6ge]

@@cross3292 Logisch, want we hebben ze goed in hun ego geraakt in de zeventiende eeuw; pas na ettelijke pogingen om eerst onze belangrijke positie binnen Europa en ook in de wereldhandel en uiteindelijk ons bestaan zowat uit te wissen, met behulp van bondgenoten zoals Frankrijk, nam onze macht af (hoewel sommige historici van mening zijn dat de alliantie met Engeland in 1688, toen stadhouder Willem III daar koning werd, het begin van het einde van 'onze' Gouden Eeuw markeerde). We raakten ze zelfs zo hard dat ze een speciaal soort haat kregen voor ons dat in de geschiedschrijving soms Hollandophobia wordt genoemd. En denk maar eens aan alle Engelse spreekwoorden en gezegden waar het woord "Dutch" in zit; bijna geen van deze zijn positief en zijn dus ontstaan in die zeventiende eeuw.

[@untruelie2640]

This is one of the most, no, THE most well written and edited, beautiful and informative documentary I have ever seen on KZbin. I can't wait for the second part.

[@Jacktherippa84]

The first exported doujins were burned by a prude. I felt that.

[@viracocha6093]

Didn’t expect jack therippa to be here

[@Jacktherippa84]

@@viracocha6093 The internet has made the world a very small place mang.

[@theblancmange1265]

Now the aussie government steals imported hentai for themselves.

[@neogivxapwntcpaa]

Whats a doujins?

[@mider-spanman5577]

Man I freaking love Japanese history and culture their architecture and art is beautiful!

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

We always love the history of relations between the West and Japan during their period of isolation. I wonder if any Japanese person went to Europe during the 18th century.

[@bushyrho1674]

Especially the Meiji Restoration, it is a very interesting topic.

[@bushyrho1674]

The modernization and militarization of Japan is insane. The dehumanization of their soldiers during WW2 is also insane. That saw their emperor as living God.

[@Lazer-bp9lf]

I heard about this one Japanese guy visiting the lands of the Persian Empire and the Ottoman Empire for the first time at the same era.

[@craycraykian508]

@@bushyrho1674 not to dehumanize them but they were fanatic and brutal, possibly more so than the nazis. the same way people crusade for religion they crusaded for whatever narrative the military leaders wanted them to believe.

[@bushyrho1674]

@@craycraykian508 Expecially unit 731, brothels, comfort women, and Japanese treatment to POWs. Unit 731 was a military detachment that worked on and field-tested biological warfare. It was known to the allies as disease prevention center, but it was exactly the opposite. It was known to the locals as timber company, this led to many of the employees nicknaming the subjects as logs. Unit 731 testing chemical weapons and then dissected them alive without any medicine because it would vary results. After they would save the body parts in vinegar jars. They would also put people in pressure chambers and waited to see how long they could go before their eyes popped out. Mind you when I say people these were Chinese, Korean, Soviet POWs, and American pilots that were shot down. This dehumanization of the employees and their abhorrence acts they committed gave them the nickname "Asian Auschwitz". This was kept secret by the Japanese and denied of its existence. Thing that pisses me off the most is that most of the doctors and employees were not arrested. They lived a normal life and were not punished for their horrific actions. The unit also frequently bombed Chinese villages with their new tested biological weapon to see what happened. The Japanese treated American, British, Canadian, and New Zealand troops horrifically. Such as the death marches, Japanese soldiers would beat POWs and if they flinched they would be severely beaten again. If they slowed down they were shot or bayoneted to death. Occasionally the POWs would be executed for the sport. Brothels and comfort women were established for passing regiments. The Japanese also massacred and raped villages. Such as the Nanjing Massacre or the Rape of Nanjing. The thing that is most infuriating is that modern-day Japan denies most of what I listed and refuses to apologize for what they did the Chinese comfort women until very recently. But it wasn't enough. The dehumanization of soldiers throughout the Japanese army was insane. For example, kamikaze, and suicidal bayonet charges at fortified positions. The Japanese Empire in my belief was the most horrid and disgusting faction in WW2. P.S. if I stated something misinformation please correct me or add on.

[@janesmith4048]

That last clip with a kid running parallel to a departing train, somehow touched my soul. As if it is a foreshadow to leaving behind the old idea that innocence or ignorance of the outside world.

[@KenM_1987]

This was absolutely amazing. The video only felt like it was maybe 10 minutes. The way you weave the historical narrative into a comprehensive history is just amazing! Kudos!

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

Your videos are not only fascinating aspects of little known histories, but elegantly crafted with lovely music and images. Thank you.

[@raceace]

After having lived in Japan for many years, and being conversant, it's always fantastic to find new morsels of Japans strained inroads into the international community. A fantastic concise consolidation of that journey. Well written and presented,

[@vtdemocracy7520]

These videos are extraordinarily well researched and produced. It’s so refreshing to find a history channel that makes such extensive use of primary source material. Kudos!

[@tHYRR3N]

Wow, this is the best history documentary I have seen on youtube thus far. Can't wait for part 2!

[@Must_Do_Better]

Once again fantastically well written and wonderfully delivered content. The visuals, narration and research that you present are wonderful. Better than most documentaries on TV!

[@falasteny1]

Amazing documentary! I really appreciate everything about it. From the detailed but not overwhelming info, to the soothing voice over, to the nice images. Many thanks from Jerusalem Palestine.

[@8XHuXBgkok]

An amazing content, as always! A little footnote to 32:45 - The term 海禁（Haijin, meaning "sea ban"） is commonly used to refer to CHINA's isolationist policy especially during the Ming dynasty. The term is never used for JAPAN's isolationist policy, which is called 鎖国（Sakoku, meaning "closed country"）, as you know. Just for clarification.

[@rolandoriveraponce5505]

I just love the thumb nail. It's like the Fire Nation attack on the Northern Water Tribe

[@gustavovillegas5909]

Your channel got me addicted to Japanese history. I love this so much and I look forward to the second part! I can't believe I'm watching such great documentaries from KZbin, bravo :)

[@Solon1581]

37:40-38:37 The first historic incident involving the destruction of hentai. Sir Thomas Smythe has earned my respect. What an absolute lad!

[@E1N101]

Looks like he lost that battle though..

[@MrGksarathy]

You mean a square. Dude had no chill.

[@timothymatthews6458]

@@MrGksarathy How old are you? 15?

[@MrGksarathy]

@@timothymatthews6458 22, but still, burning hentai is more than a bit of an overreaction. I recognize the right of people to indulge in erotica.

[@ToTheNines87368]

Clearly Sir Thomas was not a man of culture.

[@AegisSylas]

This documentary is so good, I love the personal stories you told. Made it all the more interesting and characteristic of your channel

[@korpakukac]

Oh, how I wish my history lessons had been like this in schools... Beautifully worded and illustrated, captivating to watch. My history lessons had all been absolutely dreadful, boring and frustrating and made me hate having to learn history... Your videos are healing for me, thank you

[@DannoTheDarkOne]

That was a fantastic watch, thank you so much for the amazing content 😁

[@XDangerMausX]

Just sitting here waiting to get my history on

[@BetaAyres]

Can't wait for the second part! Thank you so much for all yor effort on putting this history together. I intend now to read the book Shogun to get to know a little bit more about the first occidental samurai and about that time in Japan (by western vision, of course). I appreciate y'all for making my 2020 much better 🙏

[@curt3494]

This is such an interesting film. Thanks for taking the time to produce it. Absolutely fantastic.

[@MrKasenom]

I absolutely loved this video, it was so fascinating to watch thank you for compiling all of this!

[@Baggydawg1]

Incredible work on this video. You do a great service to accurately representing the history while presenting it with captivating storytelling. Bravo!

[@jkagkajsdftubes]

This is so cool. Thank you for the hour-long documentary! This is as good as hardcore history :)

[@slyaspie4934]

Well done for this, absolutely fantastic work kept my interest from start to finish, packed full of great information easy to follow and accessible for all with any amount of interest in the subject. Thank you very much

[@Russo-Delenda-Est]

George Washington fighting the tiger needs to be displayed at his monument.

[@solomonreal1977]

momument?! WHERE?! LEMME AT ER!!

[@InVinoVeratas]

Holy, 500 years of voices condensed into an hour? This is gonna be a treat to learn different perspectives from.

[@vikingqueen3300]

Can't wait for the Second part! That was wonderful thank you for letting us enjoy this as a group and discuss as we listened 🥰👍

[@siddharthravuri1839]

This is beautifully made and incredibly informative. Professional-grade documentary just posted on KZbin for free. I really appreciate this.

[@jahjahjah213]

Beautifully prepared and executed. What a great documentary. And free! Thank you for this

[@Nickclappo]

That was so interesting and informative. I look forward to the second part

[@salavy]

Welcome to Deijima. Whatever wares you want, we have those and some more.

[@YukitoOnline]

Sounds familiar..

[@rade-blunner7824]

Excellent stuff, looking forward to part 2!

[@ortommy]

Beautifully written and narrated. The music, photo, and artwork really bring it to life. Amazing strong ending of the video to the list of civilization changes.

[@angusarmstrong6526]

Absolutely fantastic! Beautifully edited and narrated.

[@AuthenticDarren]

I've just watched this video, it's most enjoyable and excellent. Normally I try to watch Voices Of The Past videos soon after they come out however with this one I had to wait until I had the time to watch it in comfort.

[@ginaza9767]

Ok I'm only 10 minutes in, but this is exactly how you make a documentary. Dripping with quality. Excellent.

[@exidy-yt]

Excellent, EXCELLENT documentary! I cant wait to see part 2!

[@shatrunjaymall8721]

Excellent documentary! Very comprehensive! I learned a lot. A very valuable resource for sure.

[@antonvernooy6186]

I've been trying to find a good Japanese documentary that has a broad spectrum of culture, battles, and the world at large. And this documentary really gives a good explanation of domestic events and how they relate to the rest of the world in the respective time

[@yourregularlyscheduledrob5776]

This was fantastic. My only complaint is that it was said that the events in America were happening 2,000 miles away, when in reality it's over 5,100 miles away.

[@_ata_3]

Very valuable information but above all, you are master stroytellers. With very modest (but beautiful) visual resources, the script and narration is superb.

[@dash1011]

This was great! Nice work to the team who put it together.

[@Numba003]

I’m pumped for this one man! I haven’t gotten to finish it yet, but I fully hope to this week. The opening about Perry was excellent already. Stay well out there everybody, and Jesus Christ be with you friends.😊

[@cesarvidelac]

you should be aired by netflix and /or any platform. Great documentary! I watched it with no pause, from begining to end. Thank you very much for your work.

[@Mr_Damion_Scott]

This was a well put together doc. Please keep up the good work.

[@m.syassin5774]

An absolutely wonderful video , vital information and beautiful presentation . Thank you very much .

[@acksawblack]

I don't know how KZbin metrics work but I hope long videos with slightly less views than short ones are worth it for you because this was an amazing video. Subbed to the Patreon because of it!

[@MarkRobinsonMBopo]

That was excellent!

[@ricksflicks-]

This was great! Really hope to see that part 2!

[@Azorico2007]

This is great! Very well done, thank you!

[@jkagkajsdftubes]

I'm hyped for part two!!!

[@dariusaasin5580]

Excellent narration and indeed very informative documentary.

[@rairaur2234]

Finding out that there's a second, even more exciting part of this already long details-brimmed documentary in the very end was a moment of directorial brilliance!

[@johnortmann3098]

Fascinating. Can't wait for Part II.

[@bugsywolfe]

Certainly Top Notch ! What an informative , compelling and entertaining documentary on history. Well done Sir !

[@ericaweinreber6567]

deez nuts

[@dudeguy5187]

Chandler Bing, Lord of the US Navy

[@PostalPatriot556]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@ytstopemailingme]

Could these borders BE any less open?

[@aadarshbalireddy2939]

A US Military Subsidiary

[@observing8686]

Lame joke

[@melvinjansen2338]

Yall fucked Japan up twice

[@louvendran7273]

Beautifully complied. A profund and thought provoking video. Tnx.

[@wordern3900]

Nice an amazing video, also I loved the paintings of different events

[@giakichanpan4022]

Wow Japanese interactions with nanban have interested me for years so thank you for this huge documentary. Just wanted to say that Francisco Javier was from the Spanish region I'm currently living in, Navarre. He's the patron saint of the region and many children are named after him. In the castle of Javier there's a permanent exposition that tells his story and his life. Incidentally the jesuits were also originated from Navarre (even though they were founded in Rome I think) as its founder, Ignacio de Loyola, was from Navarre. Nowadays jesuit schools and churches can still be found in the region, so if some of you ever come here, remember this comment!!

[@shahzadzafar71]

The quality of this video surpasses anything that I have seen on any TV channels. It is wonderful

[@ardypangihutan3653]

thanks for an astonishing documentary, well research, read and produced.

[@bingus9984]

absolutely wonderful video. great content, I learned a lot

[@abelmelchior9953]

What an amazing piece you've put up! Absolutely impressed, even after following your content for over a year now. Great job! 👌

[@Dionaea_floridensis]

Makes me want to go back to Tokyo. Miss it so much. The museums there are really nice

[@miralong8501]

Me too, Misawa

[@miralong8501]

Not to mention Honshu Hachinohe and the wonderful Lake Towada.

[@IudiciumInfernalum]

Damn i really enjoyed that. Can't wait for part 2!

[@redhidinghood9337]

This channel is an absolute gold mine

[@julienwahidraymondmohr6315]

I just watched a masterpiece of learning and art. 👌

[@xanxanstart-upprojektberat8260]

Looking back at the time, Japan was a pioneer of modern secular customs even at that time. The really fantastic pictorial documentation in which the customs of Japan with its customs is very well presented, shows a continuation of the continuing progress of the time.

[@maxINaus]

Great work. This is the best documentary I've seen since the Empires Japan Documentary, narrated by Richard Chamberlain.

[@m.watanabe3]

This video is so interesting for me as a Japanese. Thank you for the great work!👏

[@ludvigmartinelle4780]

This has a criminaly low number of views. This is one of the best videos on youtube, hands down.

[@anasevi9456]

amazing work, one of you two's best.

[@FazeParticles]

The knowledge was lost

[@Lincoln-vj2li]

Looking forward to this

[@ssu123]

Bravo! Great work man, keep it up👍

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Exceptional documentary. I love that this is the current standard of content amongst the history community on YT. 10 years ago this was something you'd see as a TV program. Well done 👏

[@THEEck5000]

Seriously it’s invaluable, and such an amazing blessing

[@popephiliam5860]

This video was fascinating. Somebody needs to make a movie about some of those Japanese explorers!

[@cint29]

great content! thank you!

[@ivbqwljrf234]

these series are actually phenomenal

[@Cranb]

That was brilliant. I was upset when it ended

[@Numischannel]

A+ ducumentary! I don't understand... how can anyone dislike this? If they are not interested, they should just leave

[@rickknight3823]

Fascinating, thankyou for creating this superb content.,🙏

[@THEEck5000]

This is one of those KZbin channels that you are so grateful and astounded that it’s free