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This is a video about Daisen Kofun in Osaka, the newly inscribed World Heritage Site.
Q. What is Kofun?
A. Kofun is a tomb that was constructed in Japan in 3rd-7th century.
Q. What did Emperor Nintoku do?
A. Emperor Nintoku is the 16th Emperor of Japan. He has a reputation for good government. He conducted large-scale civil engineering works. In addition, when he saw houses not emitting smoke and found people too poor to prepare enough food, he exempt them from taxes for a while. It is also said that he was one of the “Five Kings of Wa,” whose stories of sending emboys to China were written on old Chinese records.
Q. What kofun except Daisen Kofun are there in Mozu Kofun Area?
A. Mozu Kofun Area has “Ishizugaoka Kofun” (“Richu-Tenno-Ryo”), the 3rd largest kofun, “Itasuke Kofun,” where you can see raccoon dogs dwelling there, and “Nisanzai Kofun,” which is famous for its beautiful shape.
Q. What kofun are there in Furuichi Kofun Area?
A. Furuichi Kofun Area has “Konda-Gobyoyama Kofun” (“Ojin-Tenno-Ryo”), the 2nd largest kofun, and “Karusato-Otsuka Kofun” (Yamato-Takeru-no-Mikoto-Ryo). Yamato Takeru no Mikoto is famous for legendary stories such as extinguishing the flames surrounding him by swinging his sword called “Kusanagi no Tsurugi”.
Q. What else is Sakai famous for?
A. Sakai is famous for its handmade kitchen knives. Most high-quality Japanese cutlery originated in Sakai, and its production is a major industry in the city. In addition, Sakai is a hometown of Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591, strongly influenced Japanese tea ceremony) and Yosano Akiko (1878-1942, an author and poet, famous for her anti-war poem about her brother serving in the Army)
Some images by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan and CraftMAP
BGM by MusMus
Voice by Yuzuki Yukari (VOICEROID2)