The $100BN Plan to Save Tokyo

[@TheB1M]

WELCOME TO TOKYO 🙌🏗🇯🇵

[@Alexgudmusic]

We are glad that you are here

[@markbrown2296]

Someone pin this comment!

[@KokoroShashin]

よくいらしゃいます

[@clydefalken9413]

i NEED to know what music you used in the intro, its SOO GOOOOOOOOOD

[@lyndonli-pv8pc]

Can you do jakarta next? Jakarta is also one of the most flooding cities in the world

[@campbelltransportservices172]

This video is a prime example if a country cares for the safety of their people. They will spend the money to ensure so

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Correct, this is what real "national security" looks like, not bombing other poorer nations oceans away.

[@martinbruhn5274]

I mean, to be fair, that's also an example of a country, that's balls deep in debt. Highest debt to GDP ratio in the world. Italy or Greece are nothing in comparison.

[@cboy0394]

@@martinbruhn5274At least the debt has gone to better the lives than of its people unlike our debt in the US. Also most of Japanese debt is held domestically. It’s a problem but not as dire as a country that depended on foreign debt.

[@martinbruhn5274]

@@cboy0394 I know, but there also is a reason, why Japan has been in stagnation since the 80s.

[@Dwyane1st]

IF they could pull this off eventually. Given Japan's recent track records (2011 earthquake and tsunami, the aftermath of which is still, to this day, nowhere near being 'rebuilt', not to mention Fukushima; how they handled the pandemic; how they failed the Indian bullet train project; numerous other frauds etc), this isn't looking too promising. It's interesting that western media get PUMPED with everything Japanese. I mean, gotta give it to the propaganda department of the Japanese government lol

[@jakoos]

Visited Tokyo this year and was completely blown away by the infrastructure. Truly a modern marvel.

[@kinfongyeung5400]

been the modern marvel since the 1960s

[@conor7154]

People need to understand that they see a very superficial level of a place when they spend a week as a tourist there. There’s a great video of a guy talking about his dumb girlfriend saying she wants to live somewhere they went on vacation. Like yeah, no shit you think it’s a paradise, you spent a week in a hotel eating out for every meal.

[@flecx9767]

Tbh i've been to Japan a few times for holiday as well as work and in my opinion it's far better there than for example in Europe. Infrastructure is far better, housing way cheaper, work hours are getter better every year (taxation is also not as high). Still i would never wan't to live in Tokyo, there are far to many people there, during rush hour u can't move in any public transport and thanks to tourism every train in the city is completely full all das. 10 years ago, if u took a train outside of rush hour they were basically empty, same for streets and Restaurants, today the city is completely full. Also it's kind of embarassing to see how other Western people are behaving themself...

[@jakoos]

@@conor7154 relax brother

[@mukkaar]

Except freaking exposed power lines.

[@RogerChuiUKY]

Let's not kid ourselves, this is where they'll be keeping the Evas after the Second Impact

[@mllarson]

"Get in the Eva Shinji!!!"

[@yunowhatitis6783]

This is just what they're showing to the public, Geofront is probably already in construction.

[@andorrotheinsane4604]

*squaresoundsnoises coming from an Ocd driven Angel*

[@nagasako7]

If there was asteroid impact. They could seal entrance and place containers of food and fresh water to the ceiling. You need a place to protect food for few days when outside 200C-400C

[@VV-xe4ym]

I liked the word play they are using for the tunnels they are building for the floods called "jikan", it's only a matter of time for the next disaster.

[@Samuel_J1]

That was incredible. Where to even start? I loved the scripting, the story being told, the music, the locations, the engineering, Fred's barely-contained excitement and, of course, the wacky details. Massive congrats to the entire team for another excellent long-form documentary.

[@bk2544]

I don’t like the hyping everything up all the time “this city shouldn’t even be here blah blah.” Turns me off watching.

[@nagasako7]

Details of Japanese emergency infrastructure is what gets me. Reason why every JP airport and JP school has their name on roof or field in giant letters, because in tsunami or quake and everything is leveled. JSDF or Rescue can use them as land marks. And every bridge in Japan is chunky Boi with reinforcement. Japan makes for great vacation for engineers. 😅

[@Dwyane1st]

Interesting, my comment was either hidden or deleted, I wonder why. So here it is: This is wonderful if they could actually pull this off in the end. Given Japan's recent track records (2011 earthquake and tsunami, the aftermath of which is nowhere near being 'rebuilt' to this day, not to mention the power plant thing; their failed Indian bullet train project; numerous other frauds by major corps), this isn't looking too promising. It's interesting that western media get PUMPED with anything Japanese. I mean gotta give it to the propaganda department of the Japanese gov lol

[@donskuse2194]

You have to keep the dolts interested with flashing lights and lots of colours. How else are we going to keep them away from Truth Social and Fox News? The rest of us watch documentaries because we want to learn, however we do appreciate the BM1 above all others!!

[@bk2544]

@@donskuse2194 Thankfully we don’t those networks in my country. Last time I watched B1M all the way through Fred had thankfully stopped over-emphasising the “B”illions when talking about costs. Haven’t yet got the bravery to continue watching this Tokyo one all the way through the hyperbole but hopefully that trend has continued to improve.

[@TheCaptainFrite]

Ok this is crazy, you're releasing this now, and Abroad in Japan is releasing a documentary tomorrow on the same subject but across all of Japan. Two incredible creators talking about the same issue is fantastic.

[@DanielJodin]

i'd love to see them do Japan related infrastructure content together, it would be the collab of the year!

[@JustinJamesJeep]

My Grandpa was a missionary in Indonesia. He was treated like royalty by the government of Bali as thanks for his help in their country. About 10-15 years ago he was taken to Tokyo to meet some politicians and they took him for a tour of the underground water silo's so that he could bring the same infrastructure to a few islands in Indonesia. We have a photo album of his trip to Tokyo. He was giddy like a kid in a candy store every time he talked about it. Such good memories! Thank you for the video!

[@LOLnesssss]

This is in my opinion the best video B1M has ever made. Almost 40 minutes of content about my most favourite city in the world Tokyo, other than my hometown KL. Christmas has come early! 🎄

[@Δ-Δ-Δ-Δ]

KL? King's Landing?

[@afizi1213]

kl also need this idea to fight flood that always happens when rain come

[@SaraanSarangi]

Kuala Lumpur is an absolute magic. Not less than any other big metropolitan area

[@KurtFernandes]

Ate and left no crumbs with this production 🥳

[@GFkilla17]

the non-stop quick cuts are going to give me a seizure

[@TheLotusManFILMs.]

@@GFkilla17 Agree, it's awful.

[@VeNkATesHDXTS]

No it was good @@TheLotusManFILMs.

[@gravytrainwithbiscuitwheels]

@@GFkilla17 stopped watching it, hope this isn't their new style

[@shecravesit7072]

@@gravytrainwithbiscuitwheels Certain cuts were excessive and over done, but the majority of feedback has been positive

[@Timmycoo]

38+ mins of the B1M? Yes please!

[@Fenthule]

Fred, this production quality is through the roof. Huge props to the editors who worked on this video. Incredibly well done.

[@robcain8865]

Now this is the kind of project that every nation needs. Japan is setting a very high bar for assisting and protecting the public with few financial constraints. The B1M have really outdone themselves with this video...

[@conor7154]

It’s an investment in the country’s most valuable area. I can show you plenty of places that have been completely neglected.

[@WheeledHamster]

Except government in other countries doesn't care.

[@Hhhh22222-w]

​@@conor7154Ofc but again, is it not a good thing to prioritise what is most valuable?

[@jezrix]

Going to Japan next week. Although I’ve lived there and been back since, whenever I watch fantastic stories about their dedication and humbleness towards each other, I wonder why I left. Thank you B1M for this extraordinary story.

[@i-kun_yeetpain]

I'm so glad this channel covered this. Every project that I read about in a textbook in social studies class at a young age, now being presented to the international audience. Tokyo gets a lot of attention for bling, size, order and overground construction, but I personally appreciate the back story to why the city keeps running the way it does. So thank you, Fred. Also that ending bit before the conclusion was very funny.

[@moose4ku440]

Production budget on the rise 📈

[@imjustchew]

Btw, 50% of all traffic signals are centrally controlled in Tokyo, so when a disaster strikes, "prevention" mode will instantly kick in and prevent all inward traffic into Tokyo except for emergency vehicles.

[@Christina23]

In a disaster alot of people won't be looking at traffic signs or care about driving rules 😂

[@viewing87291t]

@@Christina23it’s about restricting people coming into central Tokyo from a non-disaster zone outside of Tokyo, when they potentially don’t know about the disaster yet. You must have a super low IQ if you can’t even guess this.

[@robbie6905]

Great work Fred & video production team, really high finish on this one.

[@skyvanisher1639]

I came back from Japan a few weeks ago and you don't really know how much of a different world Japan is until you visit there yourself. Their infrastructure was an absolute joy to experience and something I could only wish my city in the US could even try to achieve let alone care.

[@TheCyberMantis]

The only thing the USA cares about is the military. Japan spends it's resources on infrastructure. America spends it's resources entirely on military. America has crumbling roads and overcrowded airports.

[@merlinthemagus]

The US increasingly resembles a third world country. Japan is just next level.

[@gobidobi4078]

Tokyo preparing for kaijus🙏

[@wk8219]

Tokyo seems to be some kind of lightning rod for those critters.

[@yingyang-i8s]

Meanwhile the UK can't even fix a blocked drainage system...

[@indominusrex1652]

The UK can't even fix it's government to begin with

[@LawrenceSeetoh]

thank you for the video, man, it is so impressive when a city takes infrastructure and preparedness so seriously rather than reacting after the fact

[@fernbedek6302]

Luckily they don't *actually* have to worry about Godzilla attacks.

[@davidroberts4306]

Or do they?

[@CrankyHermit]

No. 6 on the list. [Classified]

[@UnrealBenji]

Fred’s face while looking at the guy speaking Japanese just priceless 😂 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1140">19:00</a>

[@robertaries2974]

😭

[@redhidinghood9337]

Awesome directing, writing and editing on this video

[@aryanbansal21310]

Tokyos infrastructure is truly next level and so is this video. Nice vid B1M

[@Touchgrassplz]

that's a whole lot of work. They are passionate people. I absolutely wish them the best !

[@danielsavage277]

I was on holiday in Tokyo two months ago. I stayed in the Shinjuku area and had eight days to explore the city, and I've got to say it was one of the greatest cities I've ever visited. It truly was such a wonderful place to stay. Everything was clean and organized, the people were friendly, and there was so much to do. I would love to go back again.

[@SassyPants34]

That is the cleanest TBM i have ever seen...

[@oceanbnd]

Keep up the great work making these wonderful videos.

[@oliverwarlow]

All I can think of watching this is how much that storage tank looks like Khazad-dûm

[@kiinmaskovich4108]

Cinema-level production, best B1M video so far!

[@05nautilus]

Love the energy

[@TheB1M]

We were pretty tired after filming that intro 😅

[@Samuel_J1]

@@TheB1M Yeah but tell me it wasn't absolutely worth it!

[@ilja2318]

I almost clicked away in the intro. I found the fast cuts very distracting and tiring. But to each their own.

[@imjohnfinnegan]

The Japanese really do the biggest mega projects to absolute highest standards possible. I'm constantly in awe at what they can achieve. Their public projects really are next level. Great video B1M. The information presented was expertly explained while also being throughly entertaining, even with the extra runtime. Really hope yous do more long form videos like this.

[@HelicopterDown]

the editing in this video is amazing!

[@takk_nuni6032]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1041">17:21</a> This tunnel build by Taisei Corporation. The company is also building the Marmaray Tunnel in Türkiye and the Palm Genera undersea road tunnel in Dubai.

[@Chihi101]

Welcome! Crucially, the seismic resistance standard for most buildings is written to withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake… once. Whether my 40+ year old apartment (with retrofitted braces) can also survive also the aftershocks without significant structural damage… wish me luck😂

[@Chihi101]

Also loved the custom B1M safety vests! merch????

[@JonathanJK]

The translations were effortless. Well done.

[@Secretlyanothername]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="869">14:29</a> "to me, this is cinema" absolute kino, credit to the videographer

[@bill9540]

This was an exceptional piece on Tokyo. I’m certain that the citizens of this City would be very proud of its content and the manner in which their City was presented. Very nicely done!

[@たあ-w1v]

日本の防災対策を詳細に解説してくださりありがとうございます！ 「天災は忘れた頃にやって来る」 日本人なら必ず聞いたことのある言葉です。 防災、減災のためには、これらの対策を実行するだけでなく、日本国民一人一人が意識を高めることが重要ですね

[@rabbit251]

Yes, Taoo, you are right. The Tohoku earthquake was a real awakening for Japan. All trains stopped in Tokyo. But actually, if you ever watch the videos of the earthquake, I never saw any buildings fall from the earthquake. (Maybe there were a few, but most stood). Sadly it was the tsunami that killed most of the people. 😞 And now the region has prepared for that, as Tokyo is raising their seawall as stated in this video. More countries need to prepare for global warming as Japan is doing.

[@TStark-vj2wo]

Watching this from 'merica, where it feels like something like this could never happen now. Much smaller projects quickly turn into political sh*t shows. Japan is such an interesting place.

[@hrlrl9309]

One of the most well made documentaries I've ever seen on KZbin

[@gusj3508]

This is the best channel on youtube right now.

[@dapengu777]

Wow what a video! You guys realy did well with this one!

[@ZVMoYxMAjTEwAMEb]

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. The effort put into this is palpable, wonderful, well done!

[@saber1105]

Tremendous scale of a project! And a fantastic video to share it all!

[@Trytonizationify]

Love the high quality videos that are filmed in location

[@rztrzt]

The generator is also isolated from the floor so it minimises vibrations transferred to the building itself.

[@blackfoxstudioX]

This is one of the best is not THE best B1M videos! Super well done!

[@Sellsor]

Wonderful video, id love to see more on tokyo and japan

[@Picasso_Picante92]

Back in March 11, 2011 I was crossing the exact spot as the host did when he was talking about disasters at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="156">2:36</a> . I was even taking photos as I crossed the street in front of the 109 shopping mall when the big earthquake hit. I have photos of people initial reaction to the shaking. A day I'll never forget.

[@taiwanmark]

Epic episode for an epic project. Exceptional work Fred and team!

[@nxkworld]

If you didn't see the Kanto Earthquake museum and the Firebombing museum you reaaaaaally missed out Fred. Tokyo is the most beautiful place I've ever seen.

[@dampaul13]

Kyoko chuckles in the background.

[@aandwdabest]

A mind blowing presentation of a mind blowing project. Woah.

[@kashimokid]

You did good on Tokyo infrastructure. Even after 24 years living in Japan, I am in awe of the extent the government and industry has taken to ensure safety. Every time there is a major earthquake, housing codes change. Every ten years, we are encouraged to remodel our homes to meet the new standards. People do not resist or question the science and policy. The good of the nation is good for the individual when it comes to safety.

[@matthewbyers6128]

I'm sooooo early!!! Love your channel

[@hugooj]

Incredible video. B1m is my favourite channel on KZbin. It just keeps getting better!

[@KusholaCam]

The intense opening of this got me hooked, nice job to the editor.

[@prismaticmarcus]

I actually thought the opposite. I was wondering what the editor had taken. Or stopped taking...

[@socks_cat356]

Another role of the seismometers spread across the seafloor around Japan is actually as sensors for military defense, but we will not go into that here.

[@DarylSolis]

I lived in Tokyo for 6 years. Amazing place, I love Tokyo. So many amazing experiences there. Japan was very good to me :)

[@vny9728]

Absolute Cinema! Well done Fred!

[@Kleavers]

This is not the sexiest infrastructure project, but will probably save countless lives.

[@JosTheMan1]

You sounded genuinely impressed trough the video! Love hearing the smile :)

[@jordanchristianavila]

Best edited B1M video, great job!

[@Digitalsurfer265]

I still find it so wild that Tokyo has as many citizens as all of Canada

[@firetruckenthusiast8596]

Depends on how you define ‘Tokyo’. The metro area does indeed have around 40M people but within the official boundaries of Tokyo it’s around 14 million population.

[@Henthrad]

"not if distaster is going to hit ------------------ but when." *turns away, peering eerily into the distance* pure gold ✨

[@baystated]

The rapid cuts in this video are an assault. I had to turn it off.

[@jimmurphy6095]

Thank you. I thought I was the only one. It gets old after the 10th time or so.

[@EastWindCommunity1973]

Yeah, intro was bad, but slows down. There's way too much emotional music and just like oh wow how * big this is It's amazing. But the thing is like okay yeah they have these underwater tanks but where do they pump the water? How does it actually work what's actually going on?

[@HolyPire]

I was lucky in my life and could visit Tokyo 4 times.... I just say that: save up all the money you can and make a once in a lifetime trip for 1 or 2 month to Tokio and Japan. Is worth a million times more than a yearly trip to a shitty beach somewhere else...

[@aznetglobal4036]

Nicely done, really loved this one. But, the hand held makes me queasy. I know the snap cut, verte is all the rage, but please, more gimbal. Love your content & mission. Keep it up.

[@axxel2999]

Thank you for what you do! Can't wait to watch this one.

[@UnbeltedSundew]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1797">29:57</a> This dude is so happy he gets to show off his engineering models. And why not? They a lit!

[@SitWithAnkit]

Really love the editing. There's so much to learn.

[@sk8domon]

Exquisite editing, my fellow editor

[@joseph.jannette5029]

This might just be the best video you folks have made I can’t wait to see what’s you have in store for next year 👍

[@TheB1M]

Thank you so much!!!

[@FBandSpin]

Beautifully told, Thank you.

[@papergaery5257]

Man!! What an episode!! B1M getting longer and more detailed per episode is what we engineering nerds want 😎

[@Treegus]

As always, thank you B1M

[@marksargent2440]

Wow that looks so clever the mind boggles

[@drdread]

The quality of this production is phenomenal

[@bimblinghill]

I wish I could go on a works trip that I'd enjoy half as much as Fred enjoyed this one!

[@hamstersmash]

Brilliant video, i visit Japan yearly, i love their country and people, very clever people

[@walruzman]

Such complexity and ubiquity in this technology and yet after two trips to Tokyo I’ve never even noticed it as it always lies hidden

[@MrOrmesher]

Really fun and engaging content. The teams research, scripting, and great cinematography really make this video pop. Great job, thank you for making it for us!

[@gladysg7773]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful city!

[@legionburn]

Amazing video!

[@MichaelinExile]

Most excellent video project! A+++

[@anthonygossop8140]

Enjoyed learning about this, really high quality video. Thanks for the hard work お疲れ様です！Just one thing, the building at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="738">12:18</a> is not the imperial palace, but Osaka Castle ;)

[@themuffdawg123]

Glad someone else already pointed this out!

[@khonjel_singh]

I can't believe this video is free. The cinematography, the topic at hand and the backdrop. All of it was interesting af and drop dead gorgeous.

[@SystemBD]

You can try to build a gigantic wall to protect a city against the kaijus, but we all know that, ultimately, you'll need giant robots.

[@wk8219]

Fred, I’m completely blown away by what you and your team have built with this channel. You have created what amounts to one of the coolest jobs in the world for yourself.

[@blondegirlsezthis8798]

"Ooooooohhhhhh Noooooooo...... There goes Toe Key Yo GO GO GODZILLAAAAAA!!!!!"

[@samsam21amb]

Fantastic documentary. Absolutely loved this video; I think this is my new favourite B1M video. Keep up the good work!

[@shonen84]

Amazing. I already loved Japan and here’s another reason why. Thanks the B1M for sharing!

[@KienNT-nl2be]

thanks for the video!

[@adamwithers]

Great editing and excitement to this video!

[@miguelmonteiro1981]

Arms bigger than Tokyo's industry.

[@shimsteriom4191]

Brilliant video, thanks.👌 One bit of feedback, could you make the subtitles a bit larger so they're easier to read on a mobile device 👍

[@DouglasJWalker]

That was epic. Thank you

[@danielm4436]

Tokyo has to be the most iconic city there is. Those aerial shots look like a damn video game how clean it looks. No words.

[@catalanluke5315]

How on earth is this free on KZbin? The production and content the past few years has been INSANE 😮 Amazing insight and as always a pleasure to watch! This is PEAK KZbin. ...absolutely PEAK! What a channel ❤

[@VeNkATesHDXTS]

The production value of b1m videos just went up! Instead of narration , we got live videos from the streets of the city ! Absolutely classic loved it