National Geographic Traveler
Home to the world's leargest urban metropols, rugged wilderness, and a culture steeped in ancient tradition, Japan is a travelers dream. 4:18
Japan Lecture (4 parts) : GOOD INTRO TO SHOW IN CLASS
- Part 1: Covers the introduction section and geography of Japan. 7:47
- Part 2: Covers medieval Japanese society including court life, literature and Buddhism. 9:59
- Part 3: Covers the Taika Reforms and the rise of the samurai class.9:34
- Part 4: Covers ninjas! 8:54
Japanese History
100,000 years in 8 minutes. A lot of "insider jokes" and visual jokes, too fast for intro, but maybe useful for reviews
Ainu, First People of Japan, The Original & First Japanese
Ainu, First Peoples of Japan. The Ainu arrived in Japan maybe 14,000 years ago, 10,000 years before the Japanese. They were killed, enslaved and driven off their lands, taking refuge in the northern islands of Japan where they now number less than 25,000. A documentary film by Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. http://BrainMind.com (7:23)
History of Japan (English Subtitles)
1 Paleolithic 100,000 to 30,000 BC
2 Jōmon Period 14,000 BC to 300 BC
3 Yayoi Period 300 BC to 250 AD
4 Kofun Period 250 AD to 7th centuries
5 Asuka period 538 AD to 710 AD (5:45 + 8:40) In the Asuka period, the Emperor lost power. The political fight developed into war through Buddhism. And the Soga family who won a fight got power.
PBS.History Channel Japan: Memorirs of a Secret Empire Japan during the Sengoku Jidai, Edo period up to the beginning of the Meiji era. History Channel
EPISODE ONE: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAITokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.
EPISODE TWO: THE WILL OF THE SHOGUNThe grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.
EPISODE THREE: THE RETURN OF THE BARBARIANSIsolated from the West, 18th century Edo flourishes culturally and economically, becoming one of the liveliest cities in the world. But foreign forces are coming.
BBC Heroes and Villains: The Shogun (HD)
Lost History: Ninja Lore
A look at the origins and practices of the historic ninja. 8:21Ancient Warriors: The Ninja 8:40 x3
A Japanese comment as not authentic and cheaply made.
Lost History - Sins of Our Fathers
"The allied decision to target civilian populations during World War II is explored". An American commented as disturbing. Best bundled with war bond propaganda film. 10:00
Discovery Atlas: Japan Revealed
from bullet trains, neon lights, and mobile phones to ancient temples, kimonos and cherry blossoms. Japanese culture embraces the old and new, and emphasizes the importance of nature and the seasons. Discovery Atlas: Japan Revealed chronicles these facets, while introducing you to a host of residents including an apprentice geisha, a tuna fisherman, a tattoo artist, school girls and a robot-designing family. In their own ways, see these unique individuals demonstrate how the Japanese are masters of the future and guardians of the past.
Yokoso! Japan (Visit Japan Campaign)
No narration
Japan: our Far East Partner (28:18) End of World War II to the Korean War
ARC Identifier 2569524 / Local Identifier 111-TV-254. Japan is the key to the fate of the Far East. Once again for the second time in the march of modern history those words have urgent reality. But now there is a difference in their meaning. THE BIG PICTURE cameras focus on the United States Army which has come to know Japan well in recent years -- in war, in occupation, and finally, in partnership. In the record of that relationship there can be found the changing symbol of Japan's place in the Far East. Once it was a symbol of destruction. Today we look upon it with hope as a symbol of stability. Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. (ca. 1974 - 05/15/1984)
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