History of Japan | Bill Wurtz Reaction
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- Bill Wurtz on a brief history of Japan. My thoughts and commentary + a literary recommendation. Drop any Japanese authors down below!
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I only recently stumbled upon your channel but I just wanted to say that you seem significantly more well informed than most folks reacting to these videos. Not a knock against them but major props to you. Kudos, smart lady :)
i found out this channel about a month ago or so. i thought it would be another zoomer making stupid mimics, nah, she is well educated if she is not studying to this stuff before watching these.
she must not be American or not from an American big city...
Very nuanced and educated lady
@@chumleyk ladies and gents , this is a major sign that you have spend far too much time on Reddit and Twitter... poor Chumleyuk now finds even the kind comments as "problematic". I guarantee he is brainstorming a way to link the compliments with racism 😭
@@Dan_Kanervaooks like they have deleted the comment you are referring too. I assume it’s about the complementary comment and something along the lines of it being problematic as it falls into the realm of casual racism. I personally wouldn’t go as far as to say racism but I’ve been slightly taken back by the fact that on each of her posts there is a comment exactly like this and more often than not it has the most upvotes too.
The reason I say all of this is because it does come across as condescending maybe even a little rude. Why would she not be informed or well read? It makes you think (at least it makes me think)why do people feel the need to say complementary things in regards to her intelligence? It almost comes across as if they are shocked that she could be intelligent, which then could lead into some others (maybe more left leaning) thinking that the comments have underlying meanings and therefore potentially problematic. I appreciate that these messages are said with the best intentions,however, they may not always be taken in such a way.
Definitely not brainstorming ideas.
I can’t read the original comment so apologies if I got the wrong end of the stick, however these comments have stuck out to me also.
@@AC-wz9tx "why _do people feel the need to say complementary things in regards to intelligence_ b"
Perphaps because the rate of stupidity nowadays is beyond the limits of imagination? We live in the times of the internet, where most information is accessible to EVERYONE at the press of a few clicks... yet most people choose ignorance, biases and rage. Especially thanks to Twitter and TikTok which are nothing but radicalizing machines for kids ideals.
So gee. I wonder why she is being praised by most for being a smart human being at such young age
The two jingles that are always stuck in my head are "Somethings alive in the ocean..." and "Is loving Jesus legal yet?"
What about "Now We have business"? :)
THE SUN IS A DEADLY LASER!!!!
🎶 _Taste the Sun!_ 🎶
@@Robin_778 Not anymore, there's a blanket!
China is whole again
Then broke again
I appreciate Wurtz's longer-than-average moment of silence for two cities deleted from the world.
Me too but Nagasaki and Hiroshima are still here.
@@707Berto Sure, NOW they’re back
@@tyunpeters3170 We're closing in on 80 years since the war...
@@tyunpeters3170 We were at WAR with Japan, no sympathy here... I'm 58 and had relatives fighting in WWII. Those men and women have my respect for the sacrifice they made for the freedom you have today to be able to post this comment.
Why? We were at war with Japan and the estimates of invading Japan were one million American deaths. Truman made the only decision he could to save AMERICAN lives.
As someone from Japan, I've always loved that video.
A couple good authors are Natsume Soseki and Yasunsari Kawabata. Theodore Goosens book of Japanese short stories is very good as well
Thanks for these recommendations 😄 I’m only familiar with Soseki here
@@NoProtocol Kawabata is very good. He won a Nobel Prize for Literature.
Yukio Mishima is really good if you want to read some stuff that has insight into pro Japanese sentiment that lead to WW2. He was very militant and wanted to establish Samurai like system. He also committed seppuku in a public office. And he was also up for the Nobel prize
@@NoProtocol hey do you have a place where ppl can contact u and u can interact with your subscribers like an Instagram or discord where we can send u vid suggestions and just have a place to talk
I know it's a novelized (as opposed to historical text), but for context and a real feel of the height of feudal Japan, I think Musashi (Eiji Yoshikawa) is a wonderful read.
Bill Wurtz made the Japan video first and he was so inundated with "do one on country x" his answer was the history of the entire world.
You are right about the typhoons that destroyed the invading fleets. They were deemed “kami Kaze” , Japanese for “divine wind”, because the Japanese believed the storms were sent by the gods to save Japan.
Oh Oh...People are going to learn something on this channel. I learned that No Protocol still has an incredible smile ☺
She really does. It’s intoxicating
@@bl.it.z it melts my heart and warms my soul T_T
Her smile is great but it's got nothing on her brain. That is one sexy brain.
No simping for No Protocol
Just found your channel a couple days ago, I’ve been enjoying your content! You seem very knowledgeable on a wide spread of topics, it’s not too often you find that on reaction channels. Keep up the good work! Definitely subscribed!
I jingle that has been stuck in my head for years and pops out whenever it's really sunny, from his other video, is "the sun is a deadly lazer"
Just dropping this comment to say I LOVE the direction this channel is going regarding content. Comedians and such are cool but interesting science and history videos are WAYYY cooler (my opinion), and you are so damn impressively informed that you can give some solid companion comments to the videos you watch which really does enhance the experience. Thank you so much~
I haven't read any Japanese authors yet, but as a sci fi fan I've had Murakami on my radar for a while. "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" by him sounds especailly intriguing. Another one I want to get to is "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, the movie Edge of Tomorrow (2014) is adapted from it.
Someone complaining about a video like this missing some point is silly. A 1000 hour long video would still miss some points and gloss over others. What is important is the accuracy of the information presented. If you are entertained and motivated to look for more information on your own, then this video nailed it! Helping someone expand their knowledge is a noble accomplishment.
From an artistic point of view, I recommend Bill Wurtz video "Mt. Saint Helens is about to blow up".
His rhyming, melody and visuals are somewhat of a sober trip for those of us who don't take any hallucinogens.
I guess he's got a ttalent for being catchy without being pop xD
I second this recommendation!
Your classic intro of "Hey, I'll just start!" is the reason I subscribed.
If you're ever up for reacting to music videos, Nightwish- Ghost Love Score (live from Wakken). :D
I did not imagine that you would react to this video! This is perfection. Thank you so much for giving us a piece of your mind. Looking forward to everything that is coming after!
I think an important bit of Japanese history that the video doesn't really touch on is the rivalry between the Japanese Army and Navy leading into, and during, WW2. It's a fascinating story that shaped a lot of Japanese policy for decades. The two hated each other so much that the Emperor had to step in to stop them from fighting each other on numerous occasions.
I hope Bill Wurtz makes videos on other countries too. I would love to see a history of Sweden video in particular.
Definitely appreciate this guys production.
You're great. Reaction content with worthwhile and knowledgeable contributions from the reactor, who would've thunk it?
Another video for your quest of informational/educational TH-cam you should check out:
"The Fallen Of Wold War II"
by Neil Halloran
I found this video less overwhelming, which gave me more time to consider what was said. However, one thing that I really liked about the previous video was that it highlighted the universe as a connected series of events, a causal chain linking one event to the next, starting from the simplest structures described by particle physics, then leading to astrophysics, chemistry, biology, sociology, economics and history. It shows an overarching perspective of the complexity of our universe and our history, but with a sense of continuity.
That's something a short TH-cam video can do that a book can not, but a book (or long form video) is a better medium for seeking detailed and well considered information.
finally a smart youtouber. This is the first video i have seen from you and i can say that i did really enjoy it, but i dont think i`ll say something else you probably didnt hear already.
I wish you and your channel best luck!
Best wishes and greetings from Germany. :)
Great video as always! And damn I love the way you starat your videos. Other youtubers should take note. I subbed and it shockingly didn't take you panning for subs. Just making interesting, well spoken content.
I was taking a two-semester class on Japanese history in university around the time the video came out.
And yeah, he's really doing a quick summary of those 40ish 90 minute classes in 10 minutes.
I've read a Japanese book Kino no Tabi which is a girl travelling the world consisting out of city states with their own history, technology and social structure. Each city state offers a unique philosophical and emotional lesson.
Also Kino is an amazing female protagonist, at least from my "male" perspective: calm, capable, decisive and emotional when possible. Her touching backstory explains her character.
There's also an anime adaptation of a few chapters, I recommend the old version of the series.
キノの旅
懐かしい❤
The Marshall, Caroline and Palau Islands are actually "Associated Nations" of the US which means they're technically independent, but the US provides defense, financial support and some social services to them. It's the (Northern) Marianas Islands that are part of the US as a territory.
And yeah, these 4 island groups have quite the turbulent history: They used to be Spanish until the Spanish-American War in 1898, when they were ceded to Germany (with the exception of the Marshall Is., which were already sold in 1885). Then they were German colonies until the end of WW1 in 1918, when they fell under Japanese administration as a League of Nations mandate. After WW2, they then were transferred to the US, who administrated them as a United Nations Trust Territory until the 80s, when they were given independence under the Compact of Free Association or annexed by the US as a territory.
So some of these islands went through 4 colonial rulers - Spain, Germany, Japan, US - in the span of less than 50 years between 1898 and 1947.
Another really well-done video by Wurtz. A writer I could recommend would be Kazuo Ishiguro - born in Nagasaki, relocated to England at a young age, most well known I suppose for "The Remains of the Day," brilliantly adapted to the screen and portrayed by Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Recommend that film as well, if you've not seen it. Another writer would be "Edogawa Ranpo" (modeled after Edgar Allan Poe who, along with Arthur Conan Doyle, were major influences), his real name was Taro Hirai and he specialized in the mystery/thriller realm.
The bombs weren’t what caused Japan to surrender. In the math? Sure. Those two cities weren’t even the most destroyed cities in Japan. It’s was the huge Russian army that announced it was coming that ultimately caused the surrender. In 1945 who did you want to occupy your territory? The USA or the USSR? The American empire mostly cared about business then, the Soviets would have remade the culture.
You're the first person I've "met" that has read 1q84!!!!! I love that book. Would you consider doing book reviews? Love your channel! You're very well-spoken and well-read.
It’s a good one✔️ I’ve done a book review on the channel in the past, perhaps in the future I’ll get into more of those
Did you actually just call this woman well-spoken. Did you.
@@jessicaross7288 The answer is obviously yes, since it's right there.
I love you and your reactions! 🙂
The reason people didn't recommend his other videos is because they're not about history. They're ART.
Unfortunate that the odds of seeing history of.. videos is unlikely.
If you feel like listening to his jingles that's doable though🤷♂️
Randomly reminded me of a book by Kazuo Ishiguro, who is technically a british author and his books as far as I understand focus primarily on britain, called Never Let Me Go, which is a dystopian novel that deals with issues of ethics and humanity.
I like the World video better, mainly because of it's frenetic pace; love how it explains so much yet leaves so many reactors dumbfounded. Also, I really like the jingle "And the dinosaurs are gone". Well, not just because of the jingle itself, but its placement which helps make clear just how short in geologic time "The Age of the Dinosaurs" really was.
Really enjoying the upload! Bill Wurtz has some great videos! Do you plan on doing any Q&A videos in the near future about yourself, your views, etc.? I really appreciate your well-thought-out takes on the various videos you post. Keep 'em coming!
While I haven't properly read the works of any Japanese authors yet, you've reminded me to read some by Yasunari Kawabata, thank you. I have a copy of The Sound of the Mountain to read, but wanted to wait until I had another Kawabata book, which I may try to get again now! That was The House of the Sleeping Beauties, suggested by a friend living in Greece, and she'd also introduced me to the works of another Nobel Prize winner, Camus.
There's something brilliant about seeing you learn from and reflect on such a great video too, thank you!
Every one always talks about the atom bombs but the firebombs had as much impact if not more on Japan.
Please do a reaction on dialectical and historical materialism.
Can I just say that I appreciate that, unlike a lot a reactors, you don't think that you are more interesting than what you're reacting to. Also, I love that you just get right to the video and don't spend a lot of time with set-up, intro, call to action, etc. It's so refreshing! And the fact that you are knowledgeable and intelligent without being overly opinionated or egotistical. ::chefs kiss:: Subscribed!
I like both - it is an innovative way of teaching curoius bits of history. Definitely makes you wonder "what was that about?" and you just have the need to learn more (why is the ruler of Oman living in Zanzibar?)
Videos like Wurtz's are great because they act as sort of an "index" for history. They touch briefly on a lot of things across a wide spectrum and makes each stopping point sound interesting enough and give you just enough info that you can pick any given line out of the video to use as your starting point for research.
I think that condensed and simplified history videos like this are brilliant tools to provide pre-lesson overviews or to act as like the table of contents for any given period or event. I agree that we need more people covering topics in condensed ways like this, especially for topics that are generally outside of the concern of the western education system given that it takes place distinctly outside of the west.
So, about the storm's 'name', "kami" means god and "kaze" means wind, in Japanese. So "kamikaze" roughly meant "divine wind", essentially it was the Japanese revering the storms as a wind send by Buddha, or so you could estimate. Some historians contribute the rapid growth of the religion to these storms which saved them form the invasions so soon after many Japanese switched to the religion, though I couldn't find any concrete writing to support that, it seems purely speculative based on logical assumptions.
Edit after finishing the video, more to add: So in those "rules", he mentioned no weapons or guns, but what he didn't mention was those rules almost exclusively applies to non-samurai. It was during this period (the Edo Jidai) in which Samurai saw a massive increase in power to the one social class, they could do things like murder a citizen for insulting them who was of a lower social standing (and since samurai were pretty high up in the standing that meant most people). The "Meiji Restoration", which was brought about by Emperor Meiji, in 1867, who, upon taking over the country, westernized it, but also massively outlawed the open carrying of weapons for every class, and streamlined the laws and rights to make the country more "civilized", to western eyes. So while it may not have been fair to the samurai, most historians can agree that it was necessary, due to the culture and political system Japan found itself under at the time.
Surely Kami Kaze is more to do with Shinto than Buddhism, as Shinto is the religion with a divine being / god, a god above the others called Kami. Whereas in Buddhism YOU are god when you have reached enlightenment
@@grabtharshammer That could very well be true! I'm no historian by any means. As always, I recommend self-research above taking the words of others, even experts, if there's something you're passionate about knowing. I say Buddhism because that was the religion starting to take hold at the time, and Zen Buddhism, as he correctly stated, was what brought about the new Japanese language and writing they use to this day. However, if you find something to oppose this I'd love to hear about it so I can add it to my knowledge!
I like all of Bill Wurtz's stuff, his music is great, his little skits are funny, and his two 'history of' videos are just masterpieces. I think the point behind his history videos aren't to cover all points in detail, but just to give everyone a way to look up what they didn't know about. That's why often there's text that hints at what people should look up, especially when he's using dry humor(like the 'Seven Year Discussion'). If not for Bill Wurtz and his "Is it Tonga Time?" jingle, I would have never known that there was a Tu'i Tonga Empire and how they never actually got colonized. It's a pretty interesting history with many of it's own twists and tragedies. So props to Bill Wurtz to include a few seconds of Tonga. There's plenty of short little hints in both of his history videos that can lead the inquisitve mind down a rabbit hole of historical discovery.
The Mongols first invasion was repelled by a typhoon,not tornados and your right,it was called kamakazi,which means divine wind
I think the pace of that one was easier for me to follow that than in history of the world. x)
Bonjour!
I really enjoy watching your vidéos and especially your analysis of what you look at. I admire your culture and your sensitivity toward different points of view.
And I would like to say you are gorgeous. I know people will bash me for this, but I don't care that much. You have a wonderful smile and you are beautifully smart. Nothing weird here.
I'm new to your channel. If I may, I'm fascinated by South Korea's access to democracy in 1993. Very few people know of the revolt of Gwangju in 1980 and the student protests in Seoul later in the 1980s where young people were tortured in horrible ways. Learning about these events helps so much in understanding Korean cinema.
Have a nice day!
Nicolas
'Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait' and 'Operation Rheinübung: Hunt for the Bismarck' by BazBattles are two really good history videos you should totally react to
I know one of the rice cultivation revolutions was the method of planting, most farmers were just scattering the seeds randomly, however at some point someone figured out that by aligning the seeds in rows not only increased yield but created a better and healthier crop.
Although I'm not all too sure about when that technology reached Japan
I’ll have to look this up because now I’m interested. Thanks for reminding me!
@@NoProtocol I managed to look it up, it's called Regular Row planting, it was introduced in Japan during the Meiji era.
By creating a grid-iron pattern in a field and planting on the intersections, The rice gets more sunlight, better individual nutrition and makes it easier for the removal of weeds and insects without accidentally damaging the crop.
And better ventilation of the gases released from cultivating the rice, which would normally feed parasites and other micro-organisms, so it improves the overall quality, safety and viability of the rice
The way the transition from the two types of rice farming was explained to me is the old method was dry rice farming and the new method was wet rice farming. I think the latter requires transplantation. The yield was much greater.
Particularly interesting are the reports of Fukuzawa Yukichi first visiting Europe and the USA after centuries of isolation with the Dutch as only source of information. These days people experience culture shock as a different menu at the McDonalds.
The narrator’s delivery and the sound fx were absolutely hilarious. And it was so cool watching that with this TH-camr going through it.
It reminded me of sitting in a room with a friend watching a video about something.
Really dig the concept of this channel.
There are some shortcuts in it, but I agree that it is a good way to get younglings interested in history.
By the way, I love your intros.
Have you checked out the video " The fallen of World War ll"
I feel like he paused after the atom bombs because of how impactful it was, it was an unprecedented event in war and deserved a moment of silence
OverSimplified is a history channel that you would definitely enjoy. I am also a huge history buff.
Bill Wurtz is just doing us the favour of signposting the major topics. What a kind guy.
Im starting to get fond of your cute smile a couple of times a week, dont matter what topic you watch. I enjoy it! thanks for upload :)
TH-cam decided it was time to introduce me to this channel, so three things:
1. Loved the straight into it intro;
2. Great commentary;
3. Very charming smile 😄
Did you know before the dutch brought the European concept of watches and clocks, Japan had a different view on time. They had 24 seasons with each having a different length of hours, the concept of the consistent hour throughout the year didn't exist.
Yea, I think this was just easier to digest due to it focusing on one country. History of the world was a lot of information for just 20 mins. And while it was incredible that he did it and still managed to make it interesting and funny, it was still a lot to process, so it can feel overwhelming. This is a lot more digestible. But I’ve seen them both so many times that it doesn’t phase me anymore. And I love the jingles. 😂
I like the book of 5 rings by Miyamoto Musashi. It's so much more than just a book on swordsmanship.
Yeah, the rest of Bill Wurtz' videos aren't really history related. The music is wonderfully original and definitely worth listening to, and I highly recommend TH-camr Charles Cornell's analysis of Bill's music, but the lyrics are more like a stream of consciousness that leave the listener guessing at their meaning.
Thank you for some interesting reading suggestions from Japan. The only book I know of from over there is the book of five rings by Miyamoto Musashi. I really don't know to much about Japan but their culture has always interested me. They were very powerful against our country during WW2. I believe both the US and Japan still have a lot to learn from each other.
Not a book of six rings, because people don't have that many fingers on one hand ;-)
If you want have some more details on the Meiji Restoration (which fascinates me somehow) look into the video from Voices Of The Past called: Rise Of An Empire. Greetings from a Dutchman (never been to Dejima btw)
Could you do a reaction on the history of the Cossacks, I've heard there is a animated but accurate documentary unfortunately I can't remember the name.
I just love these Bill Wurtz videos. But it’s a shame he hasn’t made more in this genre. As a Dutchman I can say we simply didn’t get thought enough about Japanese history, and I’d certainly like to learn more. So thank you for the recommendations! If you’d like to learn more about Dutch history, I advise you to start with the 80 years war, or Dutch Revolt. There are some great documentaries on the channels of Paul H & on the channel of Defragged History.
I would like to see a short video about the Netherlands, especially the Dutch Republic.
Sadly countries teach children primarily the national history and of the region(for not so good reasons).
About dutch history: is there something exciting in it? Or just dutch blandness? (Hopefully you don't take it as an offense 😉)
@@GrandTerr exciting? You mean the 17th century? The time in which one of the smallest nations in the world ruled the seas? And dominates world trade? The period also known as the Dutch Golden Age. Many people know it as the era of the Dutch Masters, like Rembrandt & Vermeer. This is period where the greatest philosophers & scientists call the Dutch Republic their home. But you can also start a bit earlier, with the 80 Years War. A war between a bunch of small states which fought against the greatest military power in the world at that time: Spain. The small states would ultimately triumph, and together form one of the first republics: The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Also known as the Dutch Republic.
@@GrandTerr Bland? The first 130 years of the Dutch Republic is not just full of battles, sieges, hydro-engineering, intrigue, naval battles, shifting between full republicanism and hybrid republicanism, bringing the Spanish Empire to it's knees, it's also the invention of modern capitalism and (proto)industrialization, it's the rise of the citizen, equality and social mobility, religious tolerance, freedom of expression. It's were the divine right of kings was rejected, the concept of inalienable rights and that government had to serve the people and a tyrant could be removed was codified in the Dutch DOI, indeed the example for the American one 2 centuries later. Also the freedom of conscience and therefore religion as a private matter was cofified.
It was the birthplace of the enlightenment were philosophers like Descartes, Locke and Spinoza lived and worked in freedom, and the rest had their books printed. The arts were 'democratized', the scientific revolution got up to speed, curiosity was king, they did more than half of all European shipping, got filthy rich, were on the brink of annihilation when Louis XIV, Britain and a part of Germany invaded together in 1672 and slaughtered their 'prime minister', and shortly after invited themselves to invade Britain and gave it it's current constitutional monarchy and bill of rights, and the bank of England. After which modernization the British started to take over as the supreme economic power in the world and the Dutch settled for a place in the shade and out of the storm. After that it got blander, but between the 1560's and the 1690's, there was such a huge change to the world made by so few people, 1.5 million, how could that be bland?
@@DenUitvreter couldn’t have said that better myself, thank you!
(Lol) Charlie Chaplin, good one😂
During my junior high school days I did a report on why Japan tried to isolate itself from the world. That video reminded me of that.
Love your channel so much, such a unique take on reaction channels, and your comments throughout and at the end of your videos are so interesting. Would love some more reactions to the Ricky Gervais show or just Karl pilkinton reactions! Do you have any socials to follow other than TH-cam?
You can send to the IG channel in the bio! Also, thanks for watching (:
Sure that is has been said, but yes, Kamazaze, literally means, 'Divine Wind', which makes perfect sense for storms defeating the moguls, not once, but twice, bit didn't work out so well in WWII, yep, they caused damage, but not eough, and well, there you have it. See History
Good question on the Samurai.
I don't know if he did it intentionally but in History of the Entire World he has an intermission at the part when he mentions Japan being the Sunrise kingdom.
There is a wonderful story by Yukio Mishima which imagines a boy from Provence who joins the children's crusade, is captured and sold into slavery by the Turks, bought and then sold again in India to a Japanese Buddhist priest who takes him to Japan. There, the Provençal boy becomes a schoolteacher and reminisces in his old age of his childhood in medieval Europe.
Highly unlikely? Not necessarily.
Satsuma and Choshū, or Satcho, are still the rulers of Japan, i believe, around six families. The rest of the samurai clans were dispossessed after 1876 and thrown into the wage-slave class. Many killed themselves because they couldn't live in the new, capitalist, society.
Yes. It was the US that started the Japanese whaling industry. In the mid-19th century the US had decimated the Atlantic's whale population and wanted access to Japan's ports for Pacific whaling.
:)
What about you reacting to: "Genghis Khan - Temüjin the Child"?
th-cam.com/video/3cVTVF6ioaY/w-d-xo.html
It is about the history of Genghis Khan.
Meiji, one neglects to mention in the schoolbooks, was extremely brutal. Political dissent was silenced and the Buddhist clergy came under attack. Monasteries were burned. Anarchists were executed. It wasn't the wonderful thing Japanese children are taught.
You should react to Knowing Better Playing the Victim | Historical Revisionism and Japan
If you want to know more about Japanese War Crimes they did.
There's even a Nazi named John Rabe who saved over 200,000 Chinese civilians from the Japanese from rapes/killing.
Just subbed. Please react to CGP Grey. He is an Edutainment channel. I personally recommend "The Rules for Rulers". I believe that you will enjoy his content. Please do this. Thank you in Advance.
Love the video
Informative and amusing, what's not to like? A lot of the detail I did not know, just the general broad brush strokes of the history. They are fascinating to watch and I usually have a quirky smle in place as I watch, wondering what is going to be next or how he is going to approach a thing that I am actually aware of!
"Was it fair to the Samurai?" I, not knowing much about the subject, would hazard a guess, that it was fairer to them, than they had been to all the non combatants of Japan for centuries.
I love bill wurtz. I recommend his songs, they're masterpieces.
I read somewhere that when they found out their military style was outdated the samurai very quickly switched to a better power .......money.....and entered finance.......oversimplified i know.....(so maybe you don't have to feel sorry for them)
I subscribed in the first seconds because you said, “Hey, I’ll just start”
U.S. - Knock Knock...
Japan - Who's there?
U.S. - The United States!
Japan - F^**
They say Japan was made by a sword. They say the old Gods dipped a cold blade into the ocean, and when they pulled it up, four perfect drops fell back into the sea, and those drops became the islands of Japan. I say, Japan was made by a handful of brave men, warriors willing to give their lives, for what seemed to be a forgotten word...honor.
The Last samurai, intro.
I think I would like to see you react to some movies. I know that's out of your wheelhouse, you're very cerebral, and you might think it beneath you, but I think it would be something to see indeed.
Japan made an awesome comeback after WW 2, coming back from those 2 bombs. I would recommend watching that movie with Tom Cruise, and playing the game Sekiro!
I grew up in Okinawa he nailed it again!. We hit the trade capitals the Japanese left open to the world. Hence the pause, they've never been the same. Also, bad on us irradiating our planet...twice...so many times. Anyway this was fun! These could be school ready. I'm wanting to check out the art.
I don’t know if you will read this comment since it’s on a video 5 months ago, but I’d be curious about what you think about Christopher Lasch, a famed psychologist who discussed the narcissism epidemic back in the 70’s.
Kamakazi means "Divine Wind" (I wrote a heavy metal song about Kamakazi pilots in high school as a class project and turned it in to my ultra-religious teacher. I got an A.)
Damn right those bombs worked, and it saved a million American lives from invading Japan... defiantly worth it.
I know BW can't jam everything into a short clip, but I am a little surprised he left out The Rape of Nanking - especially as he mentioned it in the previous video.
The pause in the video after the bombs were dropped, might be referencing the week of silence from Hirohito before publicly broadcasting Japan's surrender.
America didn't drop the bomb because they were "curious to see if it worked." Aside from that, good video. That's not a "nuance" that should have been skipped.
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I dont know if you watch anime, but there are 2 Japanes anime who had some interesting questions in them, about life and people.
Ghoust in the shell and Experimental Lain.
When you questioned the pause when he was talking about when the USA dropped two bombs on japan I thought to help explain why
So I don't know it completely but it was known to be a very frightening and very unfortunate event that affected Japan really badly to the point that they were kinda scared of the USA and there is more information to it but that's just a summary and he was probably having a moment of silence for it because of how bad of an experience it was.
You're the most intelligent reactor but @6:45 yes it's fair. Feeling bad for the samurai is like feeling bad for a warlord who lost their land in a war and is exiled. They have a more coherent democracy than the American one, and parliamentary systems are good at holding back on executive power. That might not work for America in the role we play in the world, but as a general rule of thumb democracies that try presidential systems usually fail. Look at Belarus for example.
I am so thankful that the rulers of Japan were not motivated by their own desire to reign, but by their desire to protect Japan and its people.
When Europeans visited Japan in large numbers in the 16th century, they protected the people's livelihood by isolating the country and increasing domestic demand.
When the Americans came in the 19th century, they understood that they could not compete with us unless they changed the national government, so they gave up their power and abandoned feudalism to become a capitalist nation.