Thanks to everyone who asked about our Patreon. I'll put out a full video when I get the time, but for those who want to jump the gun and get on board from the start, here's the link: www.patreon.com/rareearth It means a huge deal that so many have asked us to start an account. I never thought anyone would watch these videos, let alone support them.
@@hkentw At 12:34 there is a charming disclaimer regarding Evan's role as "an authority". For his second-ever video, it is very impressive. Perseverance is to chopsticks as rock is to scissors.
Sadly it looks like the developers went ahead in 2015 to build the 8 storey monstrosity next to the entrance. What a shame. The temple tried to fight it. 😔
@@mrslaslop8927 the video unfortunately repeats a lot of the usual Western misconceptions about the 47 Ronin however. In particular, this idea that it was only popularized during the Meiji era as the "foundational" myth of Japan is in itself largely a myth. Yes, the Meiji Government used the legend as part of the national narrative, but the 47 Ronin was a story already celebrated by the Japanese long before that era. The most popular play based on the event for instance was produced in the 1700s, a full century before the Meiji Restoration. More importantly, it was never a clear-cut story about "honor" and "loyalty". Strictly speaking the 47 Ronin broke their oaths of loyalty to the Shogun, who was the highest authority in the land, to launch a sneak attack in the name of revenge. It was Western interpretations of this story that tend to focus on the honor/loyalty angle even at the cost of death; to emphasize how "foreign" Japan was. The story was instead in large part about "doing what's right, even if it pisses off the powerful people in charge", which was enormously popular with the people. This is why the Japanese honor the 47 Ronin to this day, and not the Shogun who allowed for their "honorable" suicide. Indeed, during the immediate aftermath of the whole thing the Shogun very much tried to ban and censor the story because of how badly it reflected on his government.
I can't believe I'm just watching your videos. I Love it) . Chris you blew my mind with your space oddity and then you you follow it up with a duet with your brother on earth. Backed up by the Gleeks.
After watching this video, I immediately planned on visiting Sengaku-ji. And just a few days ago, I have done that. The temple just has a fascinating aura. It's filled with history and a fascinating story to be told. I highly recommend you go there of you plan on visiting Tokyo. I might actually visit it again later while I'm in Tokyo.
I visited there recently, and I was the only non-Japanese present. It has an amazing feeling to the place, and I found the monks and museum staff were excited to see someone from overseas showing respect. There are two museums attached, one containing items used/made by the samurai, and the other contains wooden figures of each member. Two things that really caught my eye were the huge age range in the group, including on member in his 70s! The other factor was the 10 km walk between the raid site and the temple, which they made through snow, while some of them were wounded. Thanks for making this video! (If you're looking at this and wondering how to get there, it's easy...it's only 100 metres from Sengakuji station.)
I'm sure someone's already pointed this out in the comments, but Asano didn't meet the emperor. The Emperor of Japan at this time was essentially just a figurehead staying at his court in Kyoto, while the real power lay with the Tokugawa Shoguns in Edo. Still loving your videos, guys. Short, interesting snippets, like bite-sized chunks of odd stories. Keep up the good work!
it should also be pointed out that he equates ronin with meaning the same thing as samurai (at least in the beginning of the film). To be precise, ronin are masterless samurai. The modifier is quite important here. Fortunately he makes it clearer later on. Lastly the daimyo didn't just "go home" until the next year. They were required to live in Edo for part of the year as way of making sure they don't revolt. The name of the system is called "sankin kotai" 参勤交代. You can google it. It was extremely important to the peace that the Tokugawa Shoguns were able to bring to Japan.
Whaaaat. This was SO GOOD. (Not that I thought it wouldn't be but since I know this is your beginning foray into this) Honestly, this rocks. Super looking forward to more!
I’m a Japanese person; thank you for telling this story. I myself wasn’t aware of the specifics of this story though I’ve heard it referenced. Though as someone raised in the United States, I cant help but see a tragedy in this. The mentality of undying loyalty no matter what is what made the public complacent in World War II, and we got bombed into the ground for it. It’s the mentality behind the Kamikaze units. It’s why in modern day exploitative bosses can get away with treating their employees like cattle just because they’re the boss and buy them beer on the weekends. It sounds romantic on paper, but I think in practice it can be ugly and rotten. At best, loyalty is a beautiful thing, it can give life so much meaning and purpose. But Asano just seems like a hotheaded impulsive jerk who didn’t deserve such good men from this description. Maybe he was a particularly good lord. I think there are many flaws in our culture. I think one good way to reform the whole bushido mentality is “loyalty only goes so far as you are happy with serving them.” Not to mention it might be historically inaccurate to see these 47 Ronin as representative of all Samurai. Samurai were people too, so yes, many of them weren’t perfect. Many were known to engage in drive, or rather stroll-by killings of peasants. And I may have heard somewhere that Bushido was never really a binding social rule and the Imperials made most of it up as a national myth (as you sort of alluded to). There’s lots of fiction and lots of fact mixed in. It’s a lot like the idea of chivalry. But really, Japanese society seems to be changing; but it just seems to becoming a culture of apathy, which may be even worse. At least people had purpose back then.
I don't even remember how I stumbled upon this series, but I am eternally grateful that I have. Evan, you have a very comforting on-screen presence, perfect for addressing difficult subject matter. I generally don't give feedback or give "likes" on TH-cam videos but I'm in the process of returning to all of yours that I've already watched to give them all their very well deserved "likes". And this series will get my first intentional subscribe. (I'm really good at accidentally subscribing to random channels). Thank you for educating me, thank you for making me think, and thank you for allowing me to enjoy the process. I currently don't have the financial means to contribute to your patreon, I only hope that my words of gratitude possess some small value.
Just seen your most recent video, thought it was very well made and came back to check the first out. Superb! Gonna have fun blasting through two years of these! Excellent stuff
This man's ability to speak fully and articulately is amazing and apparently Without cue cards. Tells me that he really knows his subject and not just another actor reading what other people wrote. I hope he has long life on TH-cam and other platforms. Excellent job
I love the ending credits! hahaha Love the video too :) I have a book on japanese legends and this one was the one that stuck with me the most... though they really romanticized the history on the book, having the samurais disguise themselves as dishonorable, defeated drunken men to fool the guy that doomed their master that they weren't going to seek revenge. On this version there's also one ronin that isn't sentenced to death for being too young, and another guy who commits seppuku in front of the graves, feeling guilty because he beat one of the ronin up, thinking that they really had turned into drunken hobos.
You definitely take after your father for being a easily listened to speaker. Words, pronunciation and clarity were spot on and to be honest, it sounded like a Canadian version of Sir David Attenborough. You captivate the viewer well and as I said, it was easy to listen to. Nicely done.
This is definitely a good way to start looking at Japanese history, especially if you'll go onto further themes covering Japanese honor. Hopefully, you go outside of Tokyo! There is so much more to Japan than just what's in Tokyo!
Oh? Well, maybe you would be interested in Kyoto and The Fushimi-Momoyama Castle in Fushimi (the southern part of Kyoto City). Many more men committed seppeku and the floorboards were so stained with blood that they couldn't remove it. Those floorboards are now part of the ceilings of multiple temples to give peace to those souls. On another note, I live in Kyoto Prefecture and have your book... if I am ever lucky enough to run into you, I'd love to get it signed!
thank you. you brought us to the point of seeing the spirit of the warriors who sacrificed, what they held true in their hearts, not many would have been able to see this nor understand it, I thank you again.
Man I know this legend already but showing the actual place in long shot and your storytelling is outstanding! This is SO GOOD, thanks for doing this 👏
Excellent video and touches on something that still resonates through history at various times where people stand up, and potentially sacrifice themselves against injustice in their world. Looking forward to, hopefully, many more to come.
This is certainly one of the best channels on TH-cam. Very informative, the videos are addictive and the format is just simple and great. A clean piece of knowledge. I love how you prefer to talk about topics that are less known to most people, really showing us the meaning of Rare Earth. The uniqueness of each place you visit. Please keep it up!
I am one of those geeky people who love history and love to read the credits at the end of videos. I had already written down "47 Ronin & legends of Japan" so that I could do some research on my own and then in the credits I read the encouragement to do just that and laughted because I truly feel like few people ever do their own research. I loved the video and the story sparked an interest in learning more...thank you :)
The movie was/is very good. It also is about loyalty. You must see the films of Akira Kurosawa........ He can be called the Stanley Kubrick of Japan. Check out his films and you will wanting more of them and him. th-cam.com/video/6I8afvHiFN8/w-d-xo.html
True, the 50's B&W Kurosawa films do much to indirectly explain, illuminate and educate on social, cultural, humour, rank/class and some other histrocial aspects from the era(s) prior to the Meiji Resturation and the following horrendous Imperial era; casting a light towards the older 'core' of Japan that had, perhaps, more of less uglier bloodstains upon it. Not to be thought incorrect, but all nations, peoples and cultures have bloodstains throughout their past, just a lot today ignore them, refute them or plain assume some propaganda angle to their being remembered - all of which is also true.
We spent several days in Tokyo and also visited many older sites around Japan, just trying to capture a sense of the force that drives the country the way it does, and this in a nutshell truly is a great aspect of that hidden force. Something that everyone seems to live by in their daily lives even today. So much more respect than any western country for sure.
What a great video. So well done. I could not stop watching it, and I really felt I learned something new. A wonderful beginning for the series. I cannot wait until the next video is released.
Already addicted! Love the style (I suppose you'd call it cinematography? The one-take thing, plus the way the camera moves and the shots) Please continue the series. You're doing excellent, Evan! Keep rocking dude.
On point once again. Great orating skills. Great camera work, great camera. I have an upmost respect for people who are actively educating people on little known facts that often shape greater and current cultures. Perspective is everything. You are fighting in the effort in helping give the masses a chance to have a depth, a well of knowledge, in which to draw better insight. Kudos. And thank you.
Perhaps one of the most comprehensive summaries of this retribution I have ever watched... now, it's one purposeful reason I would want to visit Japan.
Fantastic first video! You are a natural in front of the camera even if you were terrified to start. You did a wonderful job and I will be tuning in for the rest of the series! 👏👏👏👏 Also, love "the Italian" who also hates to be in front of the camera. 😄 I can relate. People who spend a lot of time looking through the viewfinder see so much beauty in the world that they don't as much in themselves. Not that they are shy necessarily, they just want the camera to point at the amazing things. I think your light-heartedness and bit of comedy will make this a series to watch! Keep up the good work!
Evan, You've got a great on-screen presence and are a great story teller. Keep it up! A fascinating story that makes me want to hear more from your travels. p.s. the end credits are awesome!
I’d die for my wife and child but this is just something else. Thank you for sharing this story. I found the channel a few weeks ago and have loved catching up on everything
"First attempt at shooting the new series: Utter crap." Evan, I think you and I have very different ideas of what 'crap' means. That was lovely and informative. Looking forward to seeing what else this series unearths.
This was beautifully done Evan, and, ( I didn't even notice the dry heaves).. Francesco, as a professional wave artist, this was perfect. Chris, thank you for all of this.
This has to be the most informative channel on the net. Wonderfully done, great presentation always. Amazed at the content, things I never knew existed, the producers ( who find the content) should receive kudos.
Great presentation. I saw commander hadfield speak in chepstow a few years ago and he was kind enough to sign my copy of his book with the words 'closer to the heart' I'm not surprised to see that same understanding and good humour run in the family. Cheers
Fantastic debut! Thank you for choosing this important and defining story. You researched and presented with excellence. Your passionate storytelling and eye for aesthetics spurred a great conversation with my children. (Fortunately, they didn't ask about the Clockwork Orange t-shirt! I'm not ready for that conversation yet. lol) We are eagerly looking forward to the next episode!
I wondered which direction this series might go; and I am exceptionally pleased with the path you have chosen. This series will be a real eye opener for all who watch it. I eagerly await the next episode.
Wow. I expected a good video but this is GREAT in every possible way! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for doing it! PS The last line of the end credits should be hard-coded into every single page on TH-cam. Maybe even the whole internet. You ROCK.
I was pulled right in. Familiar with Ronin, and the 47 Ronin, from Japanese film and Manga, only to realize today that "wow, it wasn't entirely fiction". Great job, I've been enjoying your series thoroughly.
I was just been talking to a friend about my long dream to get to know Japanese culture a little bit. Now when I live in Sydney it's a bit easier to travel there, than before. The way you talk, the way it was filmed - it's incredibly good. I am looking forward for everything else!
I remember reading the story 11 years ago about the 47 Ronin and by the time I was done you could not help but feel a massive amount of respect for those samurai. Thanks for covering this epic piece of Japanese history.
You should learn the actual historical truth, of he 47 rounin, rather than the romanticized story, that is usually told. The one that was also told here. (no offence to Chris Hadfield. I don't blame him for not realising that it isn't true, or that there was need to look into it more) The rounin clearly did not do what they did, due to any sense of loyalty or honour. ...and the modern notion of Bushido, never existed, historically. It was invented long after the existence of samurai warriors. Granted, samurai warriors did have certain ideals ...but they were neither universal, nor strictly adhered to. (and they were very different to bushido, in many ways) Part of why the ideals were so valued, was because of how rare it was, for people to actually adhere to them. Tales of great loyalty or other examples of great shows of samurai ideal became stories, oft-repeated stories, because they are unusual. After all, had such actions been common, or even universal, then there wouldn't have been any reason to make particular note of it, or heap great praise on it.
Thanks for the great informative videos! It’s always of topics I’ve never thought to explore on my own despite extensive travelling (i.e I’ve been to Koyasan twice but never really thought about the dumb rocket by the entrance). This length and pace of story telling is perfect and calming (too short and I get stressed out with all the unanswered questions).
Come to Korea once! It has interesting stories as well How the modern Korea came about in the context of WWII and how the people, otherwise the same in all respects, got separated in half And then how things played out for both sides since the Separation. I can show you around the places of historical importance if you come
Wow this event really had an enormous impact on the culture and identity of a whole nation and makes one understand the Japanese actions in the 20th century so much much better, boundless thanks!
5 hours, only 5k views. This video is awesome, and this series has potential to be great, but the TH-cam algorithm is beyond nonfunctional. Even an account, with 400k subscribers from a bygone age of International Space Station learning videos and popular Space Oddity cover can't compete for sustainable profit from TH-cam videos, I feel sorry for the true content creators who miss out.
I am not sure. In a world of shrill clickbait, I like that the algorithm tries to avoid featuring the same kind of video all the time. I have the feeling TH-cam is trying to feature more long-tail candidates, which in the longer run might help well made content of relevance in comparision to Pewdiepie's daily utterly forgettable ramblings (which absolutely had taken over the recommendations). Then again I am probably the only one looking at the new videos of my followed channels and put them on my list instead of just randomly following TH-cam's recommendations, and therefore I am doing it just too wrong to have the algorithm fail.
I dont think blaming TH-cam's algorithm is a valid reason for justifying why this video hasn't gotten traction. its a mixture of promotion and the level of interest the video has. TBH despite his video being "informative" it was really dry and not something I could sit thru for 12 minutes. The saying "show me, not tell me" really applies. Basically this was talking head 2.0...walking and talking head.
Thank you, that was realy realy great. Btw your pronounciation is great, I'm from Russia and I have some troubles with listening, but this was realy great I heard every word. And thank you for the video again, I thought the chanel was dead and I also thought that without Chris it will be boring, but I was wrong. Please don't stop, waiting for the new videos
Thanks to everyone who asked about our Patreon. I'll put out a full video when I get the time, but for those who want to jump the gun and get on board from the start, here's the link: www.patreon.com/rareearth
It means a huge deal that so many have asked us to start an account. I never thought anyone would watch these videos, let alone support them.
PLEASE DO a program on miyamoto musashi !
@@hkentw At 12:34 there is a charming disclaimer regarding Evan's role as "an authority". For his second-ever video, it is very impressive. Perseverance is to chopsticks as rock is to scissors.
Sadly it looks like the developers went ahead in 2015 to build the 8 storey monstrosity next to the entrance. What a shame. The temple tried to fight it. 😔
@@mrslaslop8927 the video unfortunately repeats a lot of the usual Western misconceptions about the 47 Ronin however. In particular, this idea that it was only popularized during the Meiji era as the "foundational" myth of Japan is in itself largely a myth.
Yes, the Meiji Government used the legend as part of the national narrative, but the 47 Ronin was a story already celebrated by the Japanese long before that era. The most popular play based on the event for instance was produced in the 1700s, a full century before the Meiji Restoration.
More importantly, it was never a clear-cut story about "honor" and "loyalty". Strictly speaking the 47 Ronin broke their oaths of loyalty to the Shogun, who was the highest authority in the land, to launch a sneak attack in the name of revenge. It was Western interpretations of this story that tend to focus on the honor/loyalty angle even at the cost of death; to emphasize how "foreign" Japan was.
The story was instead in large part about "doing what's right, even if it pisses off the powerful people in charge", which was enormously popular with the people. This is why the Japanese honor the 47 Ronin to this day, and not the Shogun who allowed for their "honorable" suicide. Indeed, during the immediate aftermath of the whole thing the Shogun very much tried to ban and censor the story because of how badly it reflected on his government.
I can't believe I'm just watching your videos. I Love it) . Chris you blew my mind with your space oddity and then you you follow it up with a duet with your brother on earth. Backed up by the Gleeks.
That continuous take is impressive.
It was like a Spielberg Oner
Or the 'Charlie Work' episode
After watching this video, I immediately planned on visiting Sengaku-ji.
And just a few days ago, I have done that. The temple just has a fascinating aura. It's filled with history and a fascinating story to be told. I highly recommend you go there of you plan on visiting Tokyo. I might actually visit it again later while I'm in Tokyo.
I didn't think I'd watch all 12 minutes, but I got sucked in. Great video. Personal and informative.
It's the great thing about this channel. It's more personal than most informative channels
It's nice that it is filmed on location. They do have nice way of presenting their topic.
Martin Schimmel your short attention span is sickening
I visited there recently, and I was the only non-Japanese present. It has an amazing feeling to the place, and I found the monks and museum staff were excited to see someone from overseas showing respect. There are two museums attached, one containing items used/made by the samurai, and the other contains wooden figures of each member. Two things that really caught my eye were the huge age range in the group, including on member in his 70s! The other factor was the 10 km walk between the raid site and the temple, which they made through snow, while some of them were wounded. Thanks for making this video! (If you're looking at this and wondering how to get there, it's easy...it's only 100 metres from Sengakuji station.)
I'm sure someone's already pointed this out in the comments, but Asano didn't meet the emperor. The Emperor of Japan at this time was essentially just a figurehead staying at his court in Kyoto, while the real power lay with the Tokugawa Shoguns in Edo.
Still loving your videos, guys. Short, interesting snippets, like bite-sized chunks of odd stories. Keep up the good work!
Click the info button in the top right of the screen to see me mock myself for this very point. :)
it should also be pointed out that he equates ronin with meaning the same thing as samurai (at least in the beginning of the film). To be precise, ronin are masterless samurai. The modifier is quite important here. Fortunately he makes it clearer later on. Lastly the daimyo didn't just "go home" until the next year. They were required to live in Edo for part of the year as way of making sure they don't revolt. The name of the system is called "sankin kotai" 参勤交代. You can google it. It was extremely important to the peace that the Tokugawa Shoguns were able to bring to Japan.
Majestrate mvp, 1death, 48 assists
"one of the most important pathways in the country"
A duud sleeping on the bench. LOL
Lmao I was thinking the same
Couldn't be more Japanese
hahaha
Don't be fooled. He is ninja hiding in plain sight, protecting this place.
Whaaaat. This was SO GOOD. (Not that I thought it wouldn't be but since I know this is your beginning foray into this) Honestly, this rocks. Super looking forward to more!
5:50 “One of the most important walkways in the country” Guy in the background napping on a bench😂😂😂
TH-cam's got a new red shirt, oh boy
*Stares at Tom Scott*
Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Wonderful!
MisterTalkingMachine LoL
if evan and tom scott did a collab i'd die of happiness
hi how's the dying of happiness?
Without reading off or cards or a teleprompter and in one continuous shot - truly impressive, and with such superlative content.
I’m a Japanese person; thank you for telling this story. I myself wasn’t aware of the specifics of this story though I’ve heard it referenced.
Though as someone raised in the United States, I cant help but see a tragedy in this. The mentality of undying loyalty no matter what is what made the public complacent in World War II, and we got bombed into the ground for it. It’s the mentality behind the Kamikaze units. It’s why in modern day exploitative bosses can get away with treating their employees like cattle just because they’re the boss and buy them beer on the weekends. It sounds romantic on paper, but I think in practice it can be ugly and rotten. At best, loyalty is a beautiful thing, it can give life so much meaning and purpose. But Asano just seems like a hotheaded impulsive jerk who didn’t deserve such good men from this description. Maybe he was a particularly good lord.
I think there are many flaws in our culture. I think one good way to reform the whole bushido mentality is “loyalty only goes so far as you are happy with serving them.”
Not to mention it might be historically inaccurate to see these 47 Ronin as representative of all Samurai. Samurai were people too, so yes, many of them weren’t perfect. Many were known to engage in drive, or rather stroll-by killings of peasants. And I may have heard somewhere that Bushido was never really a binding social rule and the Imperials made most of it up as a national myth (as you sort of alluded to). There’s lots of fiction and lots of fact mixed in. It’s a lot like the idea of chivalry.
But really, Japanese society seems to be changing; but it just seems to becoming a culture of apathy, which may be even worse. At least people had purpose back then.
I had the same exact thoughts as you. You pretty much said it all. And lol at the apathy part.
Very interesting and extremely well presented! Was that all one shot? I'm really impressed.
David S. It was one shot, but I cut it a few times because I was just sort of walking and felt you didn't care about my gait.
Evan Hadfield absolutely incredible. So suspenseful.
@@evanhadfield Respect, you're making the world better!
@@evanhadfield You guys walk us through history, I think the least we can do is walk with you quietly for a few moments.
Evan is a natural when it comes to presenting . Chip off the old block I would say.
mike5058 such a good point. And right you are.
mike5058 ... I like the chip, I might be interested to see the block... link? name? etc?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hadfield
@@llaughton69 interesting family , nice
I don't even remember how I stumbled upon this series, but I am eternally grateful that I have. Evan, you have a very comforting on-screen presence, perfect for addressing difficult subject matter. I generally don't give feedback or give "likes" on TH-cam videos but I'm in the process of returning to all of yours that I've already watched to give them all their very well deserved "likes". And this series will get my first intentional subscribe. (I'm really good at accidentally subscribing to random channels). Thank you for educating me, thank you for making me think, and thank you for allowing me to enjoy the process. I currently don't have the financial means to contribute to your patreon, I only hope that my words of gratitude possess some small value.
Just seen your most recent video, thought it was very well made and came back to check the first out. Superb!
Gonna have fun blasting through two years of these! Excellent stuff
This man's ability to speak fully and articulately is amazing and apparently Without cue cards. Tells me that he really knows his subject and not just another actor reading what other people wrote. I hope he has long life on TH-cam and other platforms. Excellent job
I love the ending credits! hahaha
Love the video too :) I have a book on japanese legends and this one was the one that stuck with me the most... though they really romanticized the history on the book, having the samurais disguise themselves as dishonorable, defeated drunken men to fool the guy that doomed their master that they weren't going to seek revenge. On this version there's also one ronin that isn't sentenced to death for being too young, and another guy who commits seppuku in front of the graves, feeling guilty because he beat one of the ronin up, thinking that they really had turned into drunken hobos.
Liked the movie, yes, did you!
You definitely take after your father for being a easily listened to speaker. Words, pronunciation and clarity were spot on and to be honest, it sounded like a Canadian version of Sir David Attenborough. You captivate the viewer well and as I said, it was easy to listen to. Nicely done.
I have seen this over 15 times in the last couple years and still brings me to tears. Thank you🙏❤️
This is definitely a good way to start looking at Japanese history, especially if you'll go onto further themes covering Japanese honor. Hopefully, you go outside of Tokyo! There is so much more to Japan than just what's in Tokyo!
Oh we are going evvvvvvvvverywhere.
That's great to hear! :) I'll look forward to it!!
Oh? Well, maybe you would be interested in Kyoto and The Fushimi-Momoyama Castle in Fushimi (the southern part of Kyoto City). Many more men committed seppeku and the floorboards were so stained with blood that they couldn't remove it. Those floorboards are now part of the ceilings of multiple temples to give peace to those souls. On another note, I live in Kyoto Prefecture and have your book... if I am ever lucky enough to run into you, I'd love to get it signed!
The subtle and unobtrusive background music is great. Nice touch Evan.
thank you. you brought us to the point of seeing the spirit of the warriors who sacrificed, what they held true in their hearts, not many would have been able to see this nor understand it, I thank you again.
Man I know this legend already but showing the actual place in long shot and your storytelling is outstanding!
This is SO GOOD, thanks for doing this 👏
Excellent video and touches on something that still resonates through history at various times where people stand up, and potentially sacrifice themselves against injustice in their world. Looking forward to, hopefully, many more to come.
This is certainly one of the best channels on TH-cam. Very informative, the videos are addictive and the format is just simple and great. A clean piece of knowledge. I love how you prefer to talk about topics that are less known to most people, really showing us the meaning of Rare Earth. The uniqueness of each place you visit. Please keep it up!
Awesome. Great story teller. Can't wait for the next one
I am one of those geeky people who love history and love to read the credits at the end of videos. I had already written down "47 Ronin & legends of Japan" so that I could do some research on my own and then in the credits I read the encouragement to do just that and laughted because I truly feel like few people ever do their own research. I loved the video and the story sparked an interest in learning more...thank you :)
The movie was/is very good. It also is about loyalty.
You must see the films of Akira Kurosawa........
He can be called the Stanley Kubrick of Japan.
Check out his films and you will wanting more of them and him.
th-cam.com/video/6I8afvHiFN8/w-d-xo.html
True, the 50's B&W Kurosawa films do much to indirectly explain, illuminate and educate on social, cultural, humour, rank/class and some other histrocial aspects from the era(s) prior to the Meiji Resturation and the following horrendous Imperial era; casting a light towards the older 'core' of Japan that had, perhaps, more of less uglier bloodstains upon it.
Not to be thought incorrect, but all nations, peoples and cultures have bloodstains throughout their past, just a lot today ignore them, refute them or plain assume some propaganda angle to their being remembered - all of which is also true.
We spent several days in Tokyo and also visited many older sites around Japan, just trying to capture a sense of the force that drives the country the way it does, and this in a nutshell truly is a great aspect of that hidden force. Something that everyone seems to live by in their daily lives even today. So much more respect than any western country for sure.
One of the greatest documentaries that I have seen.
I always come back to watch this video every six months.
YEARS after the filming and production of this, your work continues to educate and enlighten. You have done well
What a great video. So well done. I could not stop watching it, and I really felt I learned something new. A wonderful beginning for the series. I cannot wait until the next video is released.
I've watched this about a dozen times since discovering it. Evan's storytelling is exemplary and captivating!
This is such a classic story, I am glad you started here. Great, respectful take on the matter.
That story always makes me cry. Well done sir, and thank you for sharing. Beautiful and sacred place as well. Thank you for showing us.
I really love your videos... it's unbelievable how deep and incredibly important some place is.
Thank you for your wonderful work.
Already addicted! Love the style (I suppose you'd call it cinematography? The one-take thing, plus the way the camera moves and the shots) Please continue the series. You're doing excellent, Evan! Keep rocking dude.
Yours is the most refreshing and uniquely different and most educational channel I have found on youtube to date. Bravo!!!
I dont know why but i expected to hear "And As Always Thanks For Watching" At the end.
No one monologues like you monologue. Seriously no jump cuts ever. I love it so much
On point once again. Great orating skills. Great camera work, great camera. I have an upmost respect for people who are actively educating people on little known facts that often shape greater and current cultures. Perspective is everything. You are fighting in the effort in helping give the masses a chance to have a depth, a well of knowledge, in which to draw better insight. Kudos. And thank you.
Great start. I like the "HISTORY, not tourism" bit. Hooked!
I loved the closing remarks which I found personally inspiring because I personally think that Beautiful things don't cry for attention.
Also when does the next episode come out?
Great story very well told, looking forward to the future instalments.
Perhaps one of the most comprehensive summaries of this retribution I have ever watched... now, it's one purposeful reason I would want to visit Japan.
Fantastic first video! You are a natural in front of the camera even if you were terrified to start. You did a wonderful job and I will be tuning in for the rest of the series! 👏👏👏👏 Also, love "the Italian" who also hates to be in front of the camera. 😄 I can relate. People who spend a lot of time looking through the viewfinder see so much beauty in the world that they don't as much in themselves. Not that they are shy necessarily, they just want the camera to point at the amazing things. I think your light-heartedness and bit of comedy will make this a series to watch! Keep up the good work!
Just stumbled across this series today, thoroughly enjoying it. Great presentation and very enjoyable to watch. Greetings from Australia.
One of the best videos I've seen in a while.
Evan,
You've got a great on-screen presence and are a great story teller. Keep it up! A fascinating story that makes me want to hear more from your travels.
p.s. the end credits are awesome!
I’d die for my wife and child but this is just something else. Thank you for sharing this story. I found the channel a few weeks ago and have loved catching up on everything
_standing ovation_ what a fantastic story and presentation. your tone and intonation for storytelling is truly magnificent!
"First attempt at shooting the new series: Utter crap."
Evan, I think you and I have very different ideas of what 'crap' means. That was lovely and informative. Looking forward to seeing what else this series unearths.
Andrea Claire This was not the first attempt... :)
This was beautifully done Evan, and, ( I didn't even notice the dry heaves).. Francesco, as a professional wave artist, this was perfect. Chris, thank you for all of this.
This has to be the most informative channel on the net. Wonderfully done, great presentation always. Amazed at the content, things I never knew existed, the producers ( who find the content) should receive kudos.
It's all just me, but thanks!
Really amazing that this was done in only one take. Evan, you're a natural in front of the camera and I can't wait for the next video. Awesome job.
Great presentation. I saw commander hadfield speak in chepstow a few years ago and he was kind enough to sign my copy of his book with the words 'closer to the heart'
I'm not surprised to see that same understanding and good humour run in the family. Cheers
Fantastic debut! Thank you for choosing this important and defining story. You researched and presented with excellence. Your passionate storytelling and eye for aesthetics spurred a great conversation with my children. (Fortunately, they didn't ask about the Clockwork Orange t-shirt! I'm not ready for that conversation yet. lol)
We are eagerly looking forward to the next episode!
I just began watching your series and I love this! You are an amazing storyteller! I will make my kids listen to this; traveling without leaving home!
So this is how one of my favourite series began. I really didn't expect this to be your first video as it's quite good.
Wow, the production quality on this is great! Evan is a really good story teller. You really put some emotion into an incredible historical tale.
2 years later, I still love this video and this series
Man Evan, you said you were nervous in the announcement video but you blew it out of the water in this one! Great work, and very engrossing.
Great video! I am very much looking forward to the rest of the series.
I wondered which direction this series might go; and I am exceptionally pleased with the path you have chosen. This series will be a real eye opener for all who watch it. I eagerly await the next episode.
I've just discovered this channel and this is the second video that I watched.
What can I say great content it gave me goosebumps
Thank you for sharing this with us. What an incredible story.
The delivery of your descriptions and walking around the area made me feel like I was there! very well done.
What an awesome video. Way to go Evan! Please keep these coming!
Killer job guys, can't wait to see more. Thanks for doing this.
Wow. I expected a good video but this is GREAT in every possible way! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for doing it!
PS The last line of the end credits should be hard-coded into every single page on TH-cam. Maybe even the whole internet. You ROCK.
that. was. Brilliant! one take piece to camera was perfect. thank you
Amazing video, very well presented and researched. Awesome job, can't wait for future episodes!
All the stories I've heard and seen about this subject never gave me this much perspective. Thank you👏😮
You've come so far since this video, it's amazing! Keep up the good work
Horatio at the Bridge. You fight for what you cannot live without. Phenomenal analysis
absolutely fantastic video. i'm totally looking forward to what's next!
I was pulled right in. Familiar with Ronin, and the 47 Ronin, from Japanese film and Manga, only to realize today that "wow, it wasn't entirely fiction".
Great job, I've been enjoying your series thoroughly.
absolutely wonderful. loved every minute and can't wait to see more. thank you
Amazing video, it was greatly put together.Looking forward to next episodes!
I've totally lost the game with the guy in the background at 5:48, the timing with your narration is impeccable
You defined what I have always loved in Japan. Thanks!
I was just been talking to a friend about my long dream to get to know Japanese culture a little bit. Now when I live in Sydney it's a bit easier to travel there, than before.
The way you talk, the way it was filmed - it's incredibly good. I am looking forward for everything else!
I can't wait for this series to grow!! Great video, Evan!
I like the human aspect of your videos. Very pleasant to sit back and listen.
That's a very powerful message; an excellent interpretation, and a great job!!
I remember reading the story 11 years ago about the 47 Ronin and by the time I was done you could not help but feel a massive amount of respect for those samurai. Thanks for covering this epic piece of Japanese history.
You should learn the actual historical truth, of he 47 rounin, rather than the romanticized story, that is usually told. The one that was also told here. (no offence to Chris Hadfield. I don't blame him for not realising that it isn't true, or that there was need to look into it more)
The rounin clearly did not do what they did, due to any sense of loyalty or honour.
...and the modern notion of Bushido, never existed, historically.
It was invented long after the existence of samurai warriors.
Granted, samurai warriors did have certain ideals ...but they were neither universal, nor strictly adhered to. (and they were very different to bushido, in many ways)
Part of why the ideals were so valued, was because of how rare it was, for people to actually adhere to them.
Tales of great loyalty or other examples of great shows of samurai ideal became stories, oft-repeated stories, because they are unusual.
After all, had such actions been common, or even universal, then there wouldn't have been any reason to make particular note of it, or heap great praise on it.
Not usually interested in general history of this kind, but this had me all the way through. Good work!
Another Amazing video guys keep it up! Loved this so much along with the driven story telling that just sucks you in til the end of the video!
Thanks for the great informative videos! It’s always of topics I’ve never thought to explore on my own despite extensive travelling (i.e I’ve been to Koyasan twice but never really thought about the dumb rocket by the entrance). This length and pace of story telling is perfect and calming (too short and I get stressed out with all the unanswered questions).
Ooo,lucky me! I just discovered the channel and can't wait to dig in. Thank you⛄
Come to Korea once!
It has interesting stories as well
How the modern Korea came about in the context of WWII and how the people, otherwise the same in all respects, got separated in half
And then how things played out for both sides since the Separation.
I can show you around the places of historical importance if you come
Which Korea?
@@viorp5267 Take a guess. Either way, Koreans are still one nation.
@@mattender8323 North!
A great piece of history, thanks for sharing, can't wait for more!
Really great. I love history, and thought it was especially well done (and respectful!) Fantastic.
Wow this event really had an enormous impact on the culture and identity of a whole nation and makes one understand the Japanese actions in the 20th century so much much better, boundless thanks!
I really enjoyed this. This channel needs much more attention.
5 hours, only 5k views. This video is awesome, and this series has potential to be great, but the TH-cam algorithm is beyond nonfunctional. Even an account, with 400k subscribers from a bygone age of International Space Station learning videos and popular Space Oddity cover can't compete for sustainable profit from TH-cam videos, I feel sorry for the true content creators who miss out.
RBMRoman perfectly said brother such a shame
Thank friend.
I am not sure. In a world of shrill clickbait, I like that the algorithm tries to avoid featuring the same kind of video all the time. I have the feeling TH-cam is trying to feature more long-tail candidates, which in the longer run might help well made content of relevance in comparision to Pewdiepie's daily utterly forgettable ramblings (which absolutely had taken over the recommendations). Then again I am probably the only one looking at the new videos of my followed channels and put them on my list instead of just randomly following TH-cam's recommendations, and therefore I am doing it just too wrong to have the algorithm fail.
I dont think blaming TH-cam's algorithm is a valid reason for justifying why this video hasn't gotten traction. its a mixture of promotion and the level of interest the video has. TBH despite his video being "informative" it was really dry and not something I could sit thru for 12 minutes. The saying "show me, not tell me" really applies. Basically this was talking head 2.0...walking and talking head.
Kaleb Stegall definitely. I'd rather watch "non-dry" content like DIY Fidget Spinners, Make Your Own Slime Experiment, or endless Daily Vlogs, right?
AWESOME! I love the way you tell the history. Thanks a lot you for begin this proyect.
Great Storytelling! I can't wait for the next episode!
Thank you, that was realy realy great. Btw your pronounciation is great, I'm from Russia and I have some troubles with listening, but this was realy great I heard every word. And thank you for the video again, I thought the chanel was dead and I also thought that without Chris it will be boring, but I was wrong. Please don't stop, waiting for the new videos