Embark on a comprehensive journey through Japanese history in this 3-hour and 30-minute video series by Simple History. Explore fascinating topics ranging from life in Edo Japan and the samurai era to World War II events and modern cultural phenomena. Delve into intriguing stories such as the fate of the lone Japanese passenger on the Titanic, the improvisation of samurai weapons, and the Japanese soldier who didn't surrender until 1974. Discover pivotal moments like Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Wake Island, and the Hiroshima atomic bombing. Learn about unique aspects of Japanese culture including sushi, the Yakuza, and Tokyo Tower. Examine military tactics, weapons, and armor, from the massive Yamato battleship to ninja throwing stars. Uncover lesser-known historical events like the Yama-Ichi Yakuza War and the mystery of Yamashita's Gold. Gain insights into the Japanese experience during World War II, including the infamous Bataan Death March and the use of balloon bombs. This comprehensive video series offers a rich tapestry of Japanese history, blending major historical events with intriguing cultural anecdotes and military innovations.
Overview
Syllabus
Life in Edo Japan (1603-1868).
The Samurai.
What happened to the only Japanese passenger on the Titanic?.
Improvised Samurai Weapons: the Kiseru (Pipe).
WWI Factions: The Japanese army.
Pearl Harbor (1941).
Imperial Japanese Army Infantryman (World War II).
Battle of Wake Island (1941).
WWII Factions: The Japanese Army.
The WWII Japanese Soldier Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1974.
Attack of the Japanese Balloons.
How did this Convict escape Prison using Miso Soup? (Strange Stories).
Fall of Hong Kong (1941).
The Yakuza - Mafia of Japan.
The Yamato - Largest battleship in History (Behemoth).
Samurai Armor (Weapons & Armor) 4K.
Tokyo Tower.
Sushi (Japanese Culture).
Last Ditch Axis Weapons.
What Killed more People than WWI in 1918?.
The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome (World War II).
The Yama-Ichi Yakuza War (1986-89).
Shurikens (Ninja Throwing Stars).
The Fighter Ace who Downed 11 planes in a Single Day.
What was the best U.S. Military Unit in WWII?.
Sea Kamikaze (WWII Military Tactic).
The Japanese Army VS deadly Crocodiles in WWII (Ramree Island Massacre).
The Bataan Death March (1942).
Shark Teeth Nose Art on Military Planes.
The Mystery of Yamashita's Gold.
Kugelpanzer Ball Tank (Strangest Tanks in History).
Taught by
Simple History
