Japan: History, Geography, Economy & Culture

[@Geodiode]

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

[@vinny4149]

Your history is one sided propaganda

[@gracie99999]

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]

Geodiode: Excellent video!!

[@miguelseoane]

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

[@miguelseoane]

no hay qué tener corazon ni alma bonva a tomica tres ciudades japonesas nignos mujeres inocentes y untes productos para destruir arboles para no poder esconderse qué va a zir y los primeros camicas fueron japoneses esplotar a viones con tra barcos enormes y una aviazion qué nunca se a cavava mas destruiun mas a via

[@係北柯]

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]

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]

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.

[@係北柯]

@@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

[@李山风-y5q]

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，

[@李山风-y5q]

​@@yuuichi7816

[@shamima_shumy]

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

[@storiedworlds6261]

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.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks very much! And sorry for the late reply

[@maegalroammis6020]

masochist.

[@Borntoschnitzel]

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]

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]

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

[@bingo737]

Japan is really a beautiful country!

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@bobevans9996]

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]

한국과 비교하면 일본은 개똥이예요.

[@革命的高橋]

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

[@TOOTOO-f6v]

so are others

[@alidanish8898]

One of the best documentaries, precise and concise and encompass almost everything.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@bee5007]

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。

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@Bryggyth]

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!

[@michelle-naammr9631]

I want to go study there but I don’t know how it is

[@TheVigilantStewards]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@darknativity42]

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

[@magicmohammad8038]

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

[@mitchhak2]

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

[@standin.excaliblur7510]

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!

[@nihonretto]

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

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@MrJeaster5]

Loved the video

[@monicaosses2083]

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

[@Uchikmd88]

ありがとう！私もあなたたちを愛しています！ from Japan

[@monicaosses2083]

Y encuentro formidable como escriben

[@TatianePaulla]

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

[@係北柯]

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]

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

[@BA-or4om]

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！

[@死鱼眼的喵星人]

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]

ちゅき...♡

[@angelinegeorge275]

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]

Thanks for sharing! And I agree!

[@IanElsdon]

Love Japan from Malaysia🇯🇵❤️🇲🇾

[@mrCetus]

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

[@Nobody-me7wu]

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

[@o7i-q4r]

きんぺー使って馬鹿に出来たら立派に日本人

[@sushi-xe9dv]

Japan is a civilized country. I'm going to school there.

[@radomyrz989]

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]

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

[@richardtorres2676]

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]

@@Geodiode Always a pleasure helping you Ben!

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@BettyNi-wk2zi]

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]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johanjonsson2190]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@xdahmane6232]

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

[@Geodiode]

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it

[@SCHRANZ3040]

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

[@Geodiode]

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

[@maegalroammis6020]

the ones of kyoto impose us stupid manners.

[@MohammedRafiqQuoreshi]

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

[@Geodiode]

My pleasure 😊

[@ajadrew]

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

[@Geodiode]

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

[@ajadrew]

@@Geodiode Yes! 👍😊

[@marthafletcher3442]

Culture and Nature makes Magnificent Beauty

[@Geodiode]

It does!

[@catherineslevin83]

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]

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

[@stoby3356]

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]

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

[@stoby3356]

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

[@akealahlindsay708]

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

[@melinakerifan]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@portebonheur]

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]

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

[@ЮрийМиллер-п3ф]

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

[@kingsrook9866]

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

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@CyrilNikitin]

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]

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.

[@H.pylori]

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]

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

[@melody88]

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]

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

[@yuua._.]

日本の歴史を紹介して下さりありがとうございました！

[@ちょもらんま-m1t]

【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。

[@いおち-r1e]

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]

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]

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。

[@夜明-i4h]

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]

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!

[@MattDaugherty-jd7my]

Japan is a peaceful country

[@usamirenko12]

日本に住む日本人である私ですら、自国の文化の本質を確かめるには一生かかりそうだ。

[@NYBORN2009]

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]

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

[@TokyoSilver]

super 😷

[@Sarizzlista]

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

[@Geodiode]

Have fun!

[@ここ-u4i6e]

日本人です。 歴史に関して、違うところが色々あります。特に近代史は西洋の見方になっています。

[@ワッダファッk]

俺もそう思う。あと二戦のくだりんとことか。 ただ、それ以外は非常に良い考察の動画。

[@ArvidOlson]

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]

@@Geodiode I did

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@billspooks]

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

[@Geodiode]

Great to hear! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@subratamridha1339]

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.

[@nile521]

As a Japanese, I don’t know why some American people still adhere to the myth that the atomic bomb forced Japan to surrender. It was Soviet Union participation that forced Japan to surrender. The Japanese government was not shaken by Nagasaki on August 9th as with Hiroshima on August 6th. They were rather shocked by the participation of Soviet Union that they had asked to mediate peace, and then they understood that there was no other way but to surrender. This has already been settled academically by revealed various documents. The atomic bomb was completely unnecessary.

[@Geodiode]

This is a hot topic. In retrospect I should have added the alternative view of events, compared to that which is "accepted" in the West.

[@jonasn6550]

In Japan you learn a history that in most cases does not reflect the reality of what happened. It's not the first time that I read comments like this from Japanese who interpret history in their own way.

[@nile521]

@@jonasn6550 What I said is what American scholars have already proven. Unlike Japanese right-wingers, I have no intention of denying the Nanjing Massacre, the 731 Units, or the death march of Bataan, because they are academically proven. And for the same reason, I think the atomic bomb was meaningless. About the use of atomic bomb, there are many papers in English which has often been cited so why don't you look them up?

[@jonasn6550]

@@nile521 I will look them up. You are the first Japanese I meet who does not deny or try to somehow justify the historical events you mentioned

[@idee7896]

Interesting! I never knew. Thank you very much for enlightening us!!

[@quadrim.a.2816]

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

[@olsoulga3354]

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

[@Geodiode]

Thanks so much! 🤩

[@854gabryel]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@Kingofgrowers]

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

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@二宮章子-o5c]

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

[@belloemilyn2985]

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

[@AidanMartin]

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

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@Emperor-dz5uw]

俺本当に日本が好きだわ🇯🇵

[@Endgator]

Beautifully made 🇯🇵

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@Davesgotitmade]

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

[@Geodiode]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@ismayilarifoglu6226]

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]

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.

[@tsatou5294]

素晴らしい日本の紹介動画ですね。本当によくできております。ただ一つだけお願いがあります。東京以外にも近代的で面白い都市がありますので、そちらの映像も入れてもらえると嬉しいです。例えば、大阪、名古屋、仙台です。あとは数世紀にわたって続く神事、お祭りも数多くあります。ユネスコ無形文化遺産を参考ください。

[@Geodiode]

ありがとう！たぶん新しいビデオで。

[@nusantarah4982]

Impressive, as always.

[@swanywhite4460]

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

[@ankanbasu9867]

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]

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]

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

[@davidice84]

The Japanese are the biggest dolphin killers in the world ..!!!!!! 🤮😭😢😢😥😨💔💔💔🐬🐬🐬🐬❤❤

[@popdiva848]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@くきわかめ-f9w]

その借金は国民にしてるから、平気ですよ

[@carlrobinrydbergh5534]

This is brilliant and high quality filmmaking! Well done. Only constructive feedback I have is to include an agenda presentation at start or/and use the youtubes new inbuilt function to divide and title different parts of the video for easier navigation. This to make the videos more searchable (with the new title function) and to also easier get people that are short on time reeled into watching as the clip is very long and might make some refrain from watching at at if theyre short on time.

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

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]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@gracie99999]

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

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

​@@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]

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

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

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

[@abbaquantum431]

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

[@Geodiode]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@elsire3024]

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

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Awesome Video, Awesome Country and Culture ❤

[@Geodiode]

Thanks! 😃 And i agree about Japan

[@belloemilyn2985]

This is the reason why Japan is my dream country 😍😍 everything is beautiful in japan this country is amazing not just for their Hi-Tech and modern technologies beautiful places,and for being polite 😍😍😍

[@iulianpop3062]

magnificent Japan and the documentary.

[@4june9140]

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]

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.

[@willewiking98]

How has this video not blown up like the Sweden one?!! Disgraceful! Can't wait for the rest of them!!!

[@willewiking98]

@@Geodiode fair point actually. Hope it gets more traction soon. Japan otherwise seem like something that a lot of people have interest in. Hope the best for you :D

[@polarequatorial709]

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

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@rr-wt3lb]

素敵な紹介ビデオを作って下さってありがとうございます💓　Thank you for your making nice video.

[@rr-wt3lb]

@@Geodiode Thank you for replying to me! Yes, sure. I'll introduce this video to my friend who take Geography class in my high school. Oh, the Japanese subtitles were written by yourself. Amazing and surprising 💓😊. お返事ありがとうございます！はい、勿論です。私の高校で地理の授業を受けている友達に紹介しますね。この日本語字幕、ご自身で書かれたんですね、すごいし驚きです💓😊

[@rr-wt3lb]

I have tweeted right now 🐥

[@LouieGrind]

This series is incredible! I feel honored as a Swede to have been the first country in a top youtube series.

[@LouieGrind]

@@Geodiode How come? Do you have any connection there?

[@benranson8424]

@@LouieGrind because liberty is the most important concept for me, and I felt Sweden had it, and demonstrated it this year, when the rest of the world did not.

[@woodykim7132]

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, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ6pY6Jpg6qImpY

[@ふくみみ-b6x]

日本国民ながら　ただただ美しい我が国です 60年間観てきました　恥じる部分、時代と色々と有りました でも歴史を重ね、身の丈に合った今の日本人の感性が誇りに思えます。

[@photobobo]

I have been in many countries, including Japan. Of all of them, to an American, Japan impressed me as the most foreign, but also the most delightful. They also make the best kitchen knives that on can buy, albeit expensive. I have also collected a large selection of images of Japanese woodblock art, mostly Kewase Hasui.

[@Geodiode]

Their expertise in making the world's finest steel blades goes back earlier than any other nation

[@khrisbro]

I HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN ANYTHING YET AND I'M EXCITED ALREADY 😭

[@Geodiode]

:-)

[@TheUniverse__02]

in a simple word I LOVE JAPAN❤

[@Anil18834]

"Japan is as much of a mystery as it is a fascination". Eloquently put.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@GeoNebula]

Well done!

[@ヤッターワン-p1p]

愛と光に感謝です🥰❤️🌟 ありがとうございます🇯🇵😭🙏

[@Ran0thin]

Funny how I watched your Sweden one, as I am a swede. And now I see the Japanese one, and I've lived there. Wonderful seriers!

[@Ran0thin]

@@Geodiode Haha. Nothing planned! Perhaps back to Japan when the Pandemic is over though!

[@danielmirabella7760]

Awesome video mate, thanks for producing it!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@арунаесимханова]

Жапон мәдениеті - әлемдегі ең жарқын және әлемге танылған мәдениеттердің бірі. Бұл Шығыс Азия мен Батыстың күрделі үйлесімді мәдениеті болғанымен, оның орталығы әдет-ғұрыптар мен өнерге бай. Каллиграфияға, иллюстрацияға, кескіндемеге, түстерді ұйымдастыруға, дизайнға, поэзияға, театрға және киімге ерекше жапондық көзқарас әлемді таң қалдыруда және бонсай, хайку, икебана, кабуки, оригами, гейша, кимоно және караоке секілді жапонның көп сөздері ағылшын тілінде көрініс тапты. Жапондық самурайлардың көптеген жылдар бойы соғыстағы костюмдері, дәстүрлері мен қарулары, әсіресе 16 ғасырдағы соғыс кезеңіндегі мәдениетінің танымалдығы жылдан жылға Жапон жанкүйерлерін көбейтуде. Каратэ, сумо, айкидо және кендо, дзюдо секілді халықаралық деңгейдегі Жапон жекпе-жек түрлері өте танымал және бүкіл әлемдегі мектептерде оқытылады. Соңғы уақытта жаһандық ықпал Жапониядан келуде, ол 1970-ші жылдардан бастап осы нарықта көш бастап келеді, электронды индустрияға өзінің негізгі өнер дәстүрлерімен және видео ойын индустриясымен ықпал етуде. Жапондық мультфильмдер мен комикстер, яғни манга және аниме-бұл өткен уақыттан басталған иллюстрация дәстүрінің соңғы көрінісі және қазір ел ішінде ғана емес бүкіл әлемде үлкен аудиторияға ие. Еуропа немесе Солтүстік Американың киноиндустриясы секілді Жапония киносыда өте ескі және оның алтын ғасыры 1950 жылдары, себебі бұл жылы Куросаваның жеті самурайы фильмі кино тарихындағы ең жақсы фильмдердің бірі ретінде танылған болатын. Годзилла туралы айтпасқа болмас. Годзилла - ядролық сәулеленуге ие теңіз құбыжығы. Мен тіпті тамақ туралы айтпадым. Ғасырлар бойы жапон асxанасы өте ерекше болып табылады, бүкіл әлемге танылған тағамдары рамен кеспесі, қуырылған темпура, терияки еті мен суши болды. Шикі балық етін тек жеуге болатындай ғана емес, сонымен қатар оны өте дәмді етіп жасау - мақтауға лайық. Еуразия құрлығының шығыс шетінде оқшауланған салыстырмалы түрде кішкентай ел үшін Жапонияның жаһандық танымалдығы, әрине, таңқаларлық. Бұл елді, оның тарихын және ұзақ уақыт бойы искуссивті зерттеген гайдзин ретінде Мен әлі күнге дейін елдің және оның халқының негізгі мәнін түсінуге тырысып келемін. Жапония қандай ел? Жапондықтар кімдер? Шығыс елдерінің көп бөлігі батыстық мәдениетті өзінің ұлттық бай тарихи дәстүрлерімен және өнерімен біріктіреді. Қалайша елдің тариxта болған қатыгездігімен қоса оның жұмсақтығы мен нәзіктігін біріктіруге болады. Жапония - ғажайып сиқырға толы мекен, және мемлекет болашақтада осы атпен қала бермек.

[@daredevil7517]

This video summarizes everything and more i wanted when I clicked on in, narrators voice is really calming and the way all of this info was structured is just mwah, chef's kiss. Thanks a lot!

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you!!

[@Walking-ss-vu1gh-Japan]

That was an interesting video.

[@Geodiode]

Glad you think so!

[@boryankaandonova5242]

Great video!! Thank you for the effort!!

[@kaisermuto]

Explanation of Jomon oeriod is correct. And Jomon DNA has been continueing until present era. We Japanese are Jomon race. Don't forget invasion of Mongolia in 1274,1281. This narration said what Japan occupied Korea. But Japan had never fought against Korea to annex. In 1894 Japan released Korea from Qing-china by the victory of Sino-Japanese war. Korea had been slavish dependency of China for 1000 years long. Japan supported to establish Korean empire in 1895. Soon Korea had approached to Russia and Korea owed huge debt from Russia. So Russia took advantage of Korea in stead of the debt to build fortress inKorea. If Russia got colony on Korean peninsula, the security of the sea of Japan must be empty. So Russo-Japanese war began in 1904. Japan won Russia completely in 1905. If Japan had an ambition of territory, Japan must annex Korea in 1905. But Japan denied Korea's offer to join Japan. In the first place, Japanese ex-minister ITO

[@seltexmx]

Well done; beautifully put together. THANKS

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewlikestrains4138]

This video is ok, but I have one problem with the history section: the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings weren’t done because Japan wouldn’t have surrendered otherwise, and Japan did not surrender because of the Atomic bombs dropped on those two cities. These are two inaccurate but unfortunately very commonly believed myths. The truth is that the allies had agreed earlier that year that the Soviet Union would declare war on Japan and invade in August. The US dropped the two atomic bombs to send a message to the Soviet Union. And Japan did not surrender because of the atomic bombings. They surrendered because of the Soviet declaration of war on Japan. The KZbinr Shaun made a good video on this topic, it’s called “Dropping the Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki”. I highly recommend anyone reading this watch it. There’s also a Foreign Policy article titled “The Bomb Didn’t Beat Japan… Stalin Did” which is also pretty good.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks, all valid information. Please see my other comment I just made on this subject.

[@soulpianorelaxing]

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

[@Geodiode]

Wow! Thank you so much!!

[@くきわかめ-f9w]

世界の人が日本が好きなことが嬉しいです。私達も皆さんのことが大好きです。

[@TatianePaulla]

Eu amo o Japão espero poder conhecer esse países tão diferente do Brasil 🇧🇷🇯🇵

[@GastenX]

I love these videos!

[@RockyWagner]

Japan is really a beautiful country!. Beautiful landscapes, tradition, wisdom, I do respect Japan! ️️.

[@SergioLopez-vk2op]

I totally loved it, thanks for sharing that

[@aldooliveira9031]

Excellent video, Japan is the most admirable nation for me. What is the name of the opening song? Is very beautiful.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! Title music in the description.

[@justdriveon]

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

[@robertcronin6603]

Excellent! Very well done - it was exactly what I was looking for....I have become a huge fan of manga and anime over the last few years and it has sparked an interest in Japanese culture - I interact with numerous Japanese folks on Twitter through sharing an interest in anime and anime art....thanks for the great video - not too short, not too long 👍

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much! Glad I got it just right. I have been fascinated by Japanese culture since watching James Clavell's "Shogun" TV series from the 80s :)