The $100BN Plan to Save Tokyo

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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! 🎄

[@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

[@robbie6905]

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

[@moose4ku440]

Production budget on the rise 📈

[@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.

[@Timmycoo]

38+ mins of the B1M? Yes please!

[@davidanalyst671]

if you don't have ADHD after watching this video, you do now.

[@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.

[@fernbedek6302]

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

[@davidroberts4306]

Or do they?

[@Fenthule]

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

[@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.

[@gobidobi4078]

Tokyo preparing for kaijus🙏

[@wk8219]

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

[@redhidinghood9337]

Awesome directing, writing and editing on this video

[@UnrealBenji]

Fred’s face while looking at the guy speaking Japanese just priceless 😂 19:00

[@robertaries2974]

😭

[@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.

[@oceanbnd]

Keep up the great work making these wonderful videos.

[@Touchgrassplz]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@aryanbansal21310]

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

[@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

[@yingyang-i8s]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@SassyPants34]

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

[@HelicopterDown]

the editing in this video is amazing!

[@dapengu777]

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

[@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!

[@Kleavers]

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

[@rztrzt]

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

[@vny9728]

Absolute Cinema! Well done Fred!

[@blackfoxstudioX]

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

[@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 👍

[@gusj3508]

This is the best channel on youtube right now.

[@matthewbyers6128]

I'm sooooo early!!! Love your channel

[@Viewer-zs6xj]

Weebs and Kaiju are also amongst the list of the threats that plague Tokyo 😂

[@18meter]

those dumb tourists too.

[@18meter]

ehem Logan Paul, Fidias, Johny somali ehem

[@hugooj]

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

[@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.

[@marksargent2440]

Wow that looks so clever the mind boggles

[@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????

[@bimblinghill]

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

[@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...

[@axxel2999]

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

[@b_uppy]

Saw where it (34:37) helped with lateral forces, but zilch on vertical forces. Was that oversight by the channel or by the Japanese??? Body language and systems shown fails to match up with the translation...

[@JosTheMan1]

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

[@filip1979]

If you haven’t read book The Elite Society's Money Manifestation yet, you’re seriously missing out. It’s a total game changer

[@StewartP45]

Probably one of your most informative and interesting videos yet. I did enjoy it but like others found the constant short cuts and jumping around distracting and hard work, it was just a bit too over done and spoilt what would have been a 10/10 video. Hopefully you'll be able to find a better balance in future videos.

[@hrlrl9309]

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

[@FBandSpin]

Beautifully told, Thank you.

[@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

[@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.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Gozilla be like: "100 billion, 100 schmillion..."

[@KienNT-nl2be]

thanks for the video!

[@drdread]

The quality of this production is phenomenal

[@teddyblazelux]

Awesome video. Kudos to the B1M team

[@Treegus]

As always, thank you B1M

[@shonen84]

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

[@blondegirlsezthis8798]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@KaratedudeYT]

Amazing shots, editing, and storytelling. That’s the B1M

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@valentinaespinosa8269]

This looks amazing! Thanks for the interesting and wonderful content

[@pvkexe]

The intro to this video was so well done I forgot what I was watching. Wow.

[@gladysg7773]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful city!

[@DavidFernandez-tk1tp]

The production quality in this video is top notch

[@pmanral2]

The flood water tunnels look like the Mines of Moria

[@amyweatherald6058]

It still blows my mind that you produce this and put it on a free to view platform. Production quality is insane

[@UnbeltedSundew]

29:57 This dude is so happy he gets to show off his engineering models. And why not? They a lit!

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

Sweet Jesus this was incredible. Wow!

[@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.

[@EdwinWiles]

I would have liked to hear a bit more about how parks would help in a pandemic.

[@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

[@DouglasJWalker]

That was epic. Thank you

[@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.

[@ot7302]

The way you have access to all these crazy projects is amazing ❤

[@TheB1M]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MikeB-e5u]

Excellent video as always

[@galactichazaritos8306]

You have incredible cinematography... The music alone is phenomenal. Thank you for this great video, it kept me engaged and in awe.

[@mrl-dd6sm]

Another excellent video, thank you.

[@skyscraperfan]

Isn't it easier to repair power lines after an earthquake, if they are overground?

[@madebylewis]

We can't get a darn train track done in the UK

[@baystated]

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

[@iliamanolov5926]

14:25 Woah, they turned that one level from Mirror's Edge into a real thing

[@Nickxis]

Damn, insane production on this one

[@howardshepherdson2925]

Brilliant video. Thank you Fred !

[@Connor-s3p]

your channel has made me more informed on differant cultuers the mr beast of engineering

[@katherandefy]

Mindblowing. Japan is beautiful and Tokyo is incredible. One of your very best videos by far.

[@amaroklv]

390 seconds of the most badass intro, God I love this channel!

[@visual_chris]

Editor lowkey going crazy!! Kudos!

[@mikequinlan9585]

Great video Fred!

[@Dustycircuit]

Everything is so clean!

[@crunchyfrog555]

Tokyo is without a doubt my favourite city in the world. It's astonishing, and the attention they have spent on managing everything, you'll notice immediately. Because a lot of the time you'll get there and be amazed that it isn't that busy, or at least doesn't appear to be. Because it works. The first time I went to cross the road in Ginza, I just couldn't believe how much traffic there wasn't. It's so damned efficient. Anyway, 100 billion dollars is a lot of money but considering it's tackling so much and over 100 years projected life, that'snot bad at all.

[@conor7154]

I keep repeating this in comments because it applies to almost every person here, a person’s understanding of a place is extremely superficial when they spend a week there as a tourist. Your opinion would be substantially different if you lived in Tokyo. It is not nearly as efficient as you think it is.