Japanese Society in 1968 | 昭和東京

"The Japanese" is an American documentary produced by the CBS in 1968. This movie is an exploration of Japan with former ambassador Edwin Reischauer who focuses on the members of a typical three-generation family as seen against a backdrop of conflicting, changing customs. Notes that problems of overpopulation and fading traditions are solved in a unique way by the Japanese
Publication date 1968
Topics National characteristics, Japanese, Economic history, National characteristics, Japanese, Social conditions
Publisher New York, NY : Carousel Films, Inc.
Contributor Internet Archive
Language English
Produced by CBS
www.triangleofficial.com
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[@coffeetime1001]

Wild. This is the time when my late father first visited Japan. The country left him a positive impression and he talked so much about it.

[@jesus2621]

he didnt see the corporate culture that leads to depresion maybe

[@Omikoshi78]

The children in this documentary must be in their 60s now in 2024. Time is so wild.

[@jjr1728]

You can't prove that.

[@Omikoshi78]

@@jjr1728 it’s called math

[@jjr1728]

@@Omikoshi78 that's fake news. Those numbers are paid actors

[@Londonechoes]

@@Omikoshi78 🤣

[@komizaloto]

58 but still Amazing

[@thedracle]

It's interesting how thought provoking and insightful the commentary on some of these older documentaries is.

[@ericastier1646]

Right on, and i would add it's slighty depressing to realize none of these intelligent thought provoking and elegant insights in a rational humble way exist anymore in any American written script or text. The american culture has gone to sh.

[@Snufkin812]

wow. In the 1960s and 1970s, Japan was growing rapidly, but it maintained a more traditional culture and style than in the 21st century. Many countries in the mid-20th century were probably in the same situation. I love seeing the transitional moments of times!

[@Snufkin812]

@@TreeMovies It's true. However, I believe that society has become freer and more enjoyable due to the development of media culture since the 80s. However, Japanese society still tends to be closed and conservative to this day.

[@バタバタシ]

Japan was also quite developed in the 1920s and 1930s. There is a big reason why we were able to wage a large-scale war with the United States.

[@Snufkin812]

@@バタバタシ yes. In the early 20th century, Japan was one of the most developed countries in Asia. Japan has been actively importing Western civilization since the 19th century. (Railways and clothing and many other technologies.) I don't want to get into a political debate here, but what do you think the Japanese gained from the war? The power to dominate the Asian continent? Rich resources stolen from neighboring countries? Ambition to build a huge empire? no. In every war there is so much destruction and death... Whatever it is, the tragedy of war always makes me sad.

[@バタバタシ]

​@@Snufkin812 There are many things we gained from the war. We tend to think that war only makes people sad, but that's not the case. Due to the war, Japan's science and technology improved dramatically. For example, the world's first high-speed railway, which opened in 1964, was developed using technology from Japanese bombers from World War II. The conveyor belt sushi machine was also invented by an engineer who was involved in tank manufacturing during World War II, applying technology from tank caterpillars. Mitsubishi and Subaru, which mass-produced fighter planes and bombers during World War II, are now famous as global automobile manufacturers.

[@Snufkin812]

@@バタバタシ well. I think Japan has a lot in common with Germany. Many German companies known for their superior technology have a sordid history of involvement in the war. Bayer, famous for aspirin, produced poison gas for use in war. Hitler participated in the design of the Volkswagen Beetle, and the Fanta was also developed by them. (Both countries committed so many evil deeds in the war that I don't like them from a historical perspective.) I agree that war advances civilization, but we need to remember the tragedies and sacrifices that occurred in the process. Many people only talk about the convenience, happiness, and pride that technological advancement has brought, and they often easily forget about the people who shed their blood for advancement. History must be truthful and not distorted or packaged only for pleasure. Of course, in a war situation, even when defeat is certain, the country propagates only the rationality of the war in order to control and pacify the people and the military, and it is very difficult for companies and citizens to refuse to cooperate. (The government will impose sanctions on non-cooperators.) If the government orders everyone to produce bombs and weapons to use in war, people will simply believe that following orders is good and patriotic, without knowing whether it is truly the right thing to do. The important thing is how future generations learn history and judge what is correct after the war ends. It is very scary that today's generation that has not experienced war supports war. :(

[@jetguardian4728]

It is the Showa era. 23 years after Japan defeated in 1945, Emperor Hirohito he still reign until 1989.

[@jjr1728]

Pics or it didn't happen

[@TedY-y9h]

Emperor Hirohito aka War criminal

[@nxi666___]

@@TedY-y9h idk about Hirohito but the guys who nuked Hiroshima and Nagasaki certainly are!

[@TedY-y9h]

@@nxi666___ Do you think The U.S did that for fun?? They had to do it to end WW2. Japan and Germany both were WW2 war criminal countries and The U.S had to condemned them to bring peace back to the world. STUDY HISTORY!

[@MikeMartagrano]

​@@nxi666___ both are the same. there are no good guys in war.

[@rizzodefrank]

I miss seeing Made in Japan. Seiko and Sony were pinnacles of engineering growing up.

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

It doesn't really matter if it's not made in Japan anymore. If a Sony product says Made In China, it's as good as Made In Japan. Why? Because the Japanese quality control people are there at the Chinese factories to ensure that the product is made according to exact specifications and the quality standards are met. A Japanese company would never sacrifice quality, reliability and durability.

[@thereturners7564]

Nintendo is still a pretty strong presence in the west

[@ankokunokayoubi]

Up until now my family still keeps the good old Seiko watch and Sony Trinitron, both working well.

[@ericastier1646]

@@HonkyReduction-b2g No, it's still not the same. What is made in Japan will always be superior to what is made in China by Chinese even under Japanese supervision because the Han's culture is completely opposite to quality. Gain and profit are Hans top priority. Even if a chinese factory reaches a high quality standard, as soon as the Japanese don't notice it the chinese will cut corners and switch materials, it's typical Han chinese cunning and deception.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

@@ankokunokayoubi I currently have 3 Sony Trinitron ranging from 25-36", ideal for retro gaming. Will be getting an HD crt at some point for the 360/ps3 generation.

[@sliftyy]

A fascinating glimpse into the past, thank you for uploading.

[@lordofbathurst]

I remember these days. I used to be a salaryman for Panasonic. It was truly a great time. My wife Kakiyo just recently gave birth to our daughter Shizune.

[@ArnoldNatasha-f6f]

Wait what? How old are you and how old is your wife lol

[@lordofbathurst]

@@ArnoldNatasha-f6f I’m 76 years young. My wife will be 70 turning this August.

[@treystephens6166]

I love Pioneer ‼️💿

[@wilburwood8261]

@@ArnoldNatasha-f6f I think the birth happened during those times, not now lol

[@redmustangredmustang]

You worked during a time when things were awesome. You worked hard and the results were positive. You had a job like that for essentially life and probably thought the good times would never end. Then 1990 hit and the real estate bubble bursts and everything stagnated economically now. Your daughter would have been part of the lost generation of the early 90's.

[@adammiller6747]

🎉共有していただきありがとうございます。

[@theboredprogrammer1114]

The houses in this video looks still similar to the houses my in-laws have in the Japanese countryside. Those home clips just look like a filtered version of my in-laws' houses. The whole documentary is surreal to watch in 2024 where a lot has been changed in Japan yet there is still some semblance to it from the past or 1968. Brilliant documentary nonetheless.

[@DjVortex-w]

There would be something for all of us to learn from the Japanese culture of honor, duty, responsibility and hard work.

[@Stijn5]

Their work culture is toxic.

[@Otto-mq8lg]

@@Stijn5 Tell the colonizers that lol

[@Stijn5]

@@Otto-mq8lg What?

[@MajorWolf72]

@@DjVortex-w It’s actually a culture of shame. It’s all about not disappointing. Wether doing the „right thing“ or working yourself half to death (or fully, in some cases), it’s all based on an education that is shame based. Your commentary shows that you have never lived in Japan, maybe even never visited, and only have superficial impressions.

[@BOZ_11]

@@MajorWolf72 Americans don't have enough shame

[@LazarusShezza]

Absolutely love your unique videos. I hope that you will continue posting these.

[@magicalcoin]

日本人はとても自然豊かな土地に住みながら、庭に多くの木を植え、毎日盆栽に水を与え、木造の家の玄関や床の間には生け花を飾り、掛け軸には山や滝の絵を描いたものを飾ります。 今日でも、日本の田舎に行けば植木鉢が沢山並んだ庭のある家を見つけることができるでしょう。 お金持ちの家でも、貧しい家でも、その傾向に変わりはありません。 江戸時代に日本を訪れた西洋人は、日本人のことを「自然中毒」と表現しました。

[@mfujimoto2549]

日本人は木を切りまくってたから禿げ山だらけだったけどね

[@magicalcoin]

​@@mfujimoto2549さん デマやウソは良くありません。 日本では材木を伐採した後には必ず植林が行われます。また、豊富な降水のおかげで日本の森林には高い回復力があります。 江戸末期以降の日本の風景写真で、はげ山を見つけることは大変難しいでしょう。

[@まる-m3d]

@@mfujimoto2549 それは日本じゃないですね。別の国です。

[@movailn9174]

>日本人はとても自然豊かな土地に住みながら、庭に多くの木を植え、毎日盆栽に水を与え、木造の家の玄関や床の間には生け花を飾り、掛け軸には山や滝の絵を描いたものを飾ります。 俺の周りにはそんな日本人1人もいないけどな。 まあ世代にもよるのかな。

[@西田豊二]

昭和時代は楽しい 時や大変な時も ありだけど懐かしい時代です私はまだ子供だったですね

[@CleedRemus]

When this made in 1968, America and Japan were really not extremely different from each other. But both countries were at a crossroads. And today they have ended up at very different destinations indeed. It's astoundingly good documentary especially given the time period. Reading the history of America in the 1960s, voices of understanding and moderation are not the ones which are recorded, nor are they the ones which prevailed. There were probably very, very few Americans in the whole world at that time who had such a good understanding of Japan.

[@ericastier1646]

I wouldn't be sure of that. The humble and rational way of thinking and analyzing of the narrator was very common in that era among the upper educated member of american society who still had farmer parents or grand parents. They would have read books more than watch television and could have understood a great deal more than today because the degenerate media had not messed up their heads until the 1990's and 2000's onward.

[@SamsonScorpio]

This video is fascinating. What a beautiful culture and beautiful people.

[@ariesone25]

This is documentary is spot on. We should have more encyclopedic videos such as these brought back to life.

[@h.m.b.m.919]

苦難と挑戦の 20世紀を経験して21世紀の今もまだ日本がユニークな存在である事を嬉しく思い、次も日本人に生まれたい、と思います。

[@XingShang-b6s]

The Fall of Japan

[@TorToroPorco]

Love seeing videos from the Showa era!

[@manjufrodo]

This is wonderful. I was born in Japan in '61, so this takes me back. Loved seeing Munakata Shikō at work!

[@davidstewart3805]

I think we are more at ease with Japan. This video seems so alien to me.

[@Makadooo76]

First developed countries in Asia.

[@sheldoncooper0]

Not only that, that's an understatement. But they were rivalling US post-war... They were WAY ahead of everyone except the USA. Not just an Asian power, but were a global power.

[@teco6964]

Japan was the world's oldest continuously civilized nation. It was born long before US was founded, and has accumulated over 2,700 years of culture. US is still in its infancy.

[@ovloh]

Also first war criminals in Asia.

[@Dotcando]

@ovloh now I gotta stop you there. Sure, they were horrible during ww2, but they were definitely NOT the first war criminal, not in the world, not in Asia, not even in East asia.

[@suiken3149]

Nah. Some countries were ahead of Japan back then. Keyword was back then

[@Xeno_of_Luyten]

Japan still has so much potential despite being in an economic slum for 20 over years.

[@hawwndawg]

TRNGL san I want you to know that I greatly appreciate your videos

[@쥬지스님-d5k]

Im korean and i respect japanese civilization 🎉 I Really love japan ❤

[@yorocorome]

일본 문명이라는 단어가 맞나

[@ericastier1646]

@@yorocorome Koreans can only forgive to Japanese because it's the better thing to do for the future of Koreans not because they exonerate Japanese from past crimes.

[@ianshane96]

24:51 Be My Baby -The Ronettes

[@adammiller6747]

Heck yeahhhh ❤これらのビデオは素晴らしい thank you for sharing again🎉🙏🧎🏽

[@vinsblack2]

in my childhood some intellectual of my country said that there's a lot of thing to learn from the Japanese even though we was governed by Japan in the past,I guess it emphasis their diligent and sense of order and so on

[@wilburwood8261]

ライシャワーはさすが。 解説からすると日本人のことをよくわかってるように聞こえる。 それと同時に欧米人（アメリカ人？）との違いに言及して彼らについて認識を新たにした部分もある。

[@Kerwin-Kendell]

These old docs are always copacetic, with genuine warmth & realism 🍸

[@cow_tools_]

"In the 21st Century we will all be Japanese" Prescient, in some ways.

[@suiken3149]

Yeah. Lots of people are weaboo nowadays. lol

[@Blackmamba851]

The have won the culture victory. I and many others of my generation and future generations have grew up surrounded by artefacts of Japanese culture.

[@ankokunokayoubi]

@@suiken3149 did have a small laughter when the narrator said that 🤣. In 90s-2000s it's quite hard to find such kind of weebs (perhaps only watching 1-3 anime series or feature films), now they are scattered all around social media even some imitating those otakus in Japan.

[@doddytandiari5273]

At that time there are not many foreign visitors wants to visit Japan as USA starting became popular at that period as emerging superpower... Nowadays today May 12, 2024 as Japan expect to reach 36 millions foreign visitors during this 2024... Therefore Japanese people nowadays are concern that many of foreign visitors did malicious acted such as not pay to ride Shinkansen, public Metro, bus, shoplifting at shop, department stores where the security is less vigilant unlike in India, Philippine every single corner of business has some security officer to keep on eye of shoplifting... Japan society is absolutely very different at this film to the current situation in year 2024 and onwards as the losing 1 million annually of its population... Therefore to rate this documentary film 10/10 or 5 stars. Thanks for sharing

[@kubotite9168]

@@doddytandiari5273 for someone who lives in indonesia..you sure have intersting views..lol :)

[@lesleycouch6557]

@@kubotite9168 Why do you say that?

[@ericastier1646]

@@kubotite9168 Your retort does not make sense Indonesian man.

[@skyupend]

クラブみたいなとこの赤い服のホステスが整形なしでこの高いレベルの美人ってことは現代に生まれてもズバ抜けた美人なんだろうな

[@piano_beginner]

45:17 世界に誇るONEが今も海運を支えてる。

[@Onyantakos]

24:49は伊藤ゆかりさん、30:00には林家三平さん、36::45には棟方志功さんが出ていますね！ライシャワー氏もまだお元気な時ですね。素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。

[@wrong]

林家三平さんでしたね。正確な情報有難うございます。スッキリ（恥ずかしくも横尾忠則氏に見える？とかコメ書いてしまった人←＠＠

[@keijim5487]

最初の女性歌手は中尾ミエさんですね。とても興味深い動画を楽しませて頂きました。私は当時4歳でした😊

[@lareel6574]

中尾ミエさんです

[@goodforyou3000]

Unfortunately, Mr Edwin Oldfather Reischauer past away in 1990.

[@adamflix]

24:49 江利 チエミ さんです

[@billybatson8657]

The population of Japan in 1968 was 100 millions. Today, 2024, it's 126 million. In 1968 the population of American was 200 million. Today, 2024, it's (VERY arguably given that tens of millions of undocumented people have come into the country) 327 million.

[@goodluckogbenna8267]

The population of America has been 327million since over 20 years now

[@bombora69WA]

Very interesting. Thx.

[@jinny82]

the audio willn haunt me forever XD

[@Garbeaux.]

Especially when the old man was singing.😳

[@kaimeier8528]

Great video

[@wrong]

30:00 ~ 横尾忠則 氏っぽく見えなくもない...？ いつも素晴らしいビデオに感謝です❤

[@edih_gogo]

林家三平じゃない？

[@plumri2911]

ありがとう！

[@ft9kop]

What a treasure. I'm sure the Imai family is very grateful for this documentary. What a slice of life of their elders

[@Sunburn2007]

"The Japanese are like robots. In the 21st century, we'll all be Japanese." Holy hell if they only knew how right they'd be...as I type this from an iPhone screen while sitting in the middle of a busy restaurant acting like I don't even know I'm here

[@davehue9517]

Incredible time for Japan ❤

[@comical4609]

The part at 10:16 is my favourite. It finally helped me understand why actors in their theatres or old movies "overacted" so emotionally. I also like the line "The human heart is the same everywhere". It's easy to look at a foreign culture and just assume "they're weird" when feel the same way everyone else does.

[@mattlawson4727]

do you think CBS could ever produce something so objectively thought provoking and educational today?

[@thereturners7564]

Today's CBS is just a lazy propaganda outfit.

[@BobbaFett312]

i been to japan in 2011, its a very clean futuristic country, better than usa, but very small, . i was shocked how clean it was.

[@nagano8518]

In 1968 Japan was its Double Income Plan's heydays. The country had a demographic bonus and many achivements in the last ten years: Tokyo Tower, Sony coming to America, shinkansen and 1964 Olympics. Some theorics call The Golden Sixties, with GDP average growth around 10%...

[@kazuyoshisakamoto4096]

In contemporary society, the use of social media and the internet has become ubiquitous, leading to a decline in face-to-face interactions where individuals express their emotions directly. However, I recall an era when people engaged with one another more personally and physically. Whether this previous mode of interaction was better is something that only time will reveal.

[@CleedRemus]

I was a little distressed when I visited Japan last month to see how many restaurants have you order from a screen instead of talking to an employee. This led to a misunderstanding where I couldn't eat the food. (I have a food allergy.) Is it really so hard to talk to someone? My observation is that Japan is clearly becoming more introverted as time goes on, even compared to 20 years ago. I mean really, what did people do on the subway before smartphones?

[@lesleycouch6557]

​@@CleedRemus What did anyone do on public transport before smartphones? That's not just a Japanese thing!

[@Datruthdacode]

People just didn’t talk to each other now they just watch their phones and not talk to people. When have you talked to a stranger on the bus let’s be serious, even when you were a kid….

[@CleedRemus]

@@Datruthdacode In no way did I imply that people were talking to each other on the train, nor is it something I generally wish to do now. My question was what did people do with THEMSELVES before smart phones, since they seem so utterly dependent on them now.

[@Datruthdacode]

@@CleedRemus sorry, wasn’t try to argue or anything. All I am saying is that things haven’t really changed. Instead of being on the phone, people use to day dream and use their imagination more, which is the same as staring at a screen because both were unproductive. Nothing really changed. It just appears like there is a change, but being unproductive has not. People did not socialize with others more, otherwise your grandparents and parents will still go out with their friends. It’s just a human cycle. People grow distant to each other and it’s normal. Life moves on. In your case about the food ordering on the screen, its just like Mcdonalds there are still employees present that can help you.

[@goldenpassesaway9106]

Want to live that era of my country India and One of my favorites Japan ❤ And other foreign countries ❤

[@bobafett_8922]

During this time japan was also experiencing massive student uprisings

[@asaichban9842]

ライシャワー夫妻が出ている　ライシャワー氏はこのころ輸血した血液が元で肝炎に苦しんでいた時期

[@rateraoeskelda]

映ってる子供が10歳だとして今74歳て。怖いねなんか

[@neldatoroc4269]

100 years later, last samurai of Tokugawa is modern.

[@Jupex]

26:07 "He might even wanna talk to her" :D

[@vrlab_japan]

外国人目線で見ると面白いな

[@danielbertand5655]

For more please read Ezra Vogel's Japan's New Middle Class: the Salary Man and his Family in a Tokyo Suburb. it is a good one.

[@nikGhost1]

Where I can download it? I want to watch it on my old tube TV

[@DianaT-ph6iz]

"Bach is American"? Yeah. Right. He was probably more Japanese than American because he never left his country and led a conservative, secluded mode of life.

[@CleedRemus]

The comment was clearly made with a sense of irony.

[@neldatoroc4269]

100th Anniversary of Japan (1968) Meiji Restoration of Anniversary Anniversary Empire of Japan 🇯🇵

[@beibei1986]

Wow I like this clip❤ beautifully provides deep knowledge of Japan culture that I had never seen before 😊

[@neldatoroc4269]

By 2068, the United States of Japan?

[@CornellD.Cavendish]

This video was already on youtube called, "The Japanese - Japan in Late 1960s." Its just disappointing when I find something "new" and its a repost.

[@joeblow1688]

This film looks like it was made in the early to mid sixties, not in 1968. The song "Be my Baby", was released by the Ronettes in 1963.

[@Genny-Zee]

Cool thanks for upload

[@Shivaismysaviour]

As harsh as the words are They are true at the time. Alot has changed And nothing has changed

[@nostradamusofgames5508]

tradition yet progress- thats real nice.

[@Happylifewithher]

5:30 That's why the US was totally defeated by Vietnam. They just thought Vietnam and Japan as one group. And it's just the same to an idea that UK and Turkey are in the same group.

[@antony716]

"He may even want to talk to her". I don't know if that was supposed to be sarcasm but it made me laugh.

[@goodluckogbenna8267]

Japan in 1968 looks better than Nigeria in 2,100

[@jonathanmoore9356]

ビデオはありがとうございました。

[@Archives007]

Great doc, respect & gratitude 🙏

[@MrCtsSteve]

Id like to visit Japan someday

[@4071816]

Despite the horrific assassination attempt which ultimately shortens his life, Edwin Reischauer maintained a factual and diplomatic view on the Japanese people, which seems rare nowadays.

[@hijet]

若かりし中尾ミエとマチャアキ発見

[@hoodie-less3096]

this is beyond japanese society man, this is how they think and see.

[@s-a-r-a-h]

omg the spiders!!! i love that band lol

[@PerAllwin1963]

Men looked good in those form-fitting dark suits and narrow neckties in those days.

[@aegisofhonor]

Japan was actually number 2 even back in 1968; the Soviet Union had been lying about their GDP growth for years and we didn't catch on to their lies till the early 70s when new data strongly suggested their economy was far smaller than they had been claiming; similar to what China has been doing for the last 20 years.

[@lookoutforchris]

The USSR was always built out of lies.

[@sparrow5407]

Yes, Communism and Lies goes hand in hand.

[@sparrow5407]

Yes, Communism and Lies goes hand in hand.

[@IamtheMan1111]

Back then, people are so polite and hardworking. Now?

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Boy the old low frequency 200 hertz audio track used to record the music on this documentary sure has taken a beating, its warbling all over the place. The way they recorded the music back then on a separate track (and with such low frequency equipment) just couldn't handle the high and low tones. Add to that 50 years of being in a film tin and you get this weird otherworldy warbling theremin sound to the music track portion of it

[@MxMoondoggie]

Lol it's still not changed at all since this time. Some more modern things get invented but most things stay exactly the same.

[@BobChiceroido]

The Germans of the East. A people to be ADMIRED.

[@rasmuswellejus]

❤️

[@블루-v3m]

And a people who approve politicians who denies war crimes.

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Communism isn't fun, buddy

[@RobertArlensky]

Japan during this time had the greatest GDP in the world. America would never admit it.

[@jimbotron70]

GDP is not an opinion.

[@carlosnevarez4003]

They may have had the greatest GDP but the reason why they had it was because America was becoming a consumer based economy. Japan picked up on that and sold products to America. That's how they came out on top. Pax Americana!

[@RobertArlensky]

@@carlosnevarez4003 It was because Japan outworked everybody else and delivered world class quality products. Hell, my pops' 89' Honda Civic still runs with over 400K miles. Russia is next.

[@johnnycasteel7]

To think that it’s 2024 and his prediction was right, Americans are now Japanese ❤

[@nigelo92]

And that the 60s were the golden age, like in the US. Those bubbles popped in the 90s (?) .

[@Mobik_]

47:15 Dude DID NOT said "...Bach is so American that he ought to belong to us alone" 💀💀💀 The audacity

[@sagaciousid]

The West loves Japan, and Japan loves the West. What can we say? It is what it is.

[@faustoferrari4303]

?

[@Truthseeker_12638]

47:10 is crazy 💀💀💀

[@うんこの帝王2]

This reminded me of North Korean children😂

[@Truthseeker_12638]

@@うんこの帝王2 nah i mean how he was talking about japanese people was so back handed

[@fckthemedia1649]

​@@Truthseeker_12638ignorant pessimistic propaganda. So American.

[@R0kushi]

Bach is so american 💀

[@oneyedthing]

Id imagine megalon or hedorah appearing casually in the city

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

2024 - Population just over ( 122.000.000 ) USA - Population just over ( 335.000.000 ).. Life Expectancy ( 84 ).. Safest Country in the World . Ranked ( 9 ).. Iceland ( 1 ).. USA Ranked ( 133 ) of 163 Countries..

[@ljwljw21]

18:08 The handwriting of Mrs Imay is actually very good.

[@brockytv7359]

24:48 OMG ITS MY FAVOURITE BAND THE SPIDERS

[@stevenzheng5459]

I wonder why whenever music is played it sounds distorted.

[@AndrewLonergan-sp1ec]

Inconsistent tape speed, likely

[@ankokunokayoubi]

@@AndrewLonergan-sp1ec it's an old tape indeed

[@neldatoroc4269]

100 years ago the Meiji Restoration is past Imperial other or fight and battle.

[@hiberstry]

Japan is the best country in the world🎉

[@vulfreyde]

1:23 - pretty sure that's not true.

[@fangiscool1]

All iaido techniques start and end with the sword sheathed, so not very far from true.

[@杉之助-d8o]

東大安田講堂紛争は1969年１月18日から19日にかけておきました。従って1968年に制作されたものではありません。

[@majorheal8759]

The man's voice sounds like AI's 😳

[@FranciscoAlmazánruiz]

Cuando todos los economistas y en la escuela decian que Japon seria la primera economia del mundo

[@PapiMike]

The babies on this video are almost senior citizens this year 😄