Japan: The Ancient Nation That Created The Samurai | Lost Treasures of the Ancient World | Odyssey

Japan is one of the world's oldest countries and with this history comes a rich and storied ancient culture. Discover the earliest origins of these islands and how powerful warlords shaped them into the country we know today.

Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

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[premierhoner]

Thank you very much for your much Interesting video. I found it fascinating...

[velvevouncevouse]

I hate that they said Nobunaga died in 1598! It was Toyotomi Hideyoshi that died in 1598!

[MrDancingNemo]

I just started watching the first few minutes of this video, but one thing I noticed is the BGM clearly sounds Chinese, not Japanese. Anyway, I'll go on watching the rest of it.

[shenellelive]

I’m almost positive that foot binding was never practiced in Japan. It was a strictly Chinese custom.

[roweng.]

I know that foot-binding was practiced in China, but have never encountered any references to it having been done in Japan. (I am dubious on this point.)

[PedroRodriguez-vm]

Major error... the part when they mention Nobunaga. He was referring to Hideyoshi Toyotomi, one of Nobugana's generals, who gained the title of Shogun after Nobugana. His son Hideyori confronted Ieyasu's army at the battle of Sekigahara

[johnlicht]

I don’t like to complain, but the battle of Sekigahara was not the first Japanese battle won by muskets. Nobunaga used them to huge advantage years before. Maybe the biggest battle or most important, but false to say anything near first.

[fabiodeoliveiraribeiro]

This is a good documentary, very interesting and well done. The largest Japanese community outside of Japan lives in Brazil. I have a lot of Japanese Brazilian friends and I appreciate Japanese food and cinema.

[ThomasBarsegian-codu]

It was Not Nobunaga in 1598...it was totutomi hideyoshi who died and had a young heir, 6 yrs old.iyeyasu togugawa set him up in Osaka Castle. Finally killing him in 1615🤔🇯🇵⛩️

[shockwavecity]

I really wish Odyssey had any documentaries that were less than 30 years old.

[maxyogi]

Japan is beautiful.

In it's understanding and acceptance of Reality.

This is also why Japan is so formidable.

[chamnaramdewasi]

This ancient history documentary taught me that ancient empires were just like high school, with way more swords and less algebra.

[nathanmerritt]

What's with the stereotypical Chinese music for a documentary talking about Japan?

[JacobafJelling]

Mate I LOOK for vintage documentaries. I have a playlist of almost 500 items. Quality Vintage Documentaries

[SandyRiverBlue]

Ah so refreshing, this was from when Aikido was still considered an affective martial art. An innocent albeit ignorant age.

[MOESULL]

Looks like a depiction fight between Kujiro and Takizo

[Peekingduck]

It starts off with a mistake as far as creation myth goes...

[impressiveprogressive]

Also the Katana was not tye primary "go to" weapon of the Samurai. Samurai began as horse mounted archers first, when they became foot soldiers they used the Naginata and the Yari first. The Katana was a weapon of last resort.

[Seven-ldzv]

Wow I think this was one of the first ever documentaries when they had just recently developed the television, wasn't it ? lol

[waltymcnalty]

Strange that an Erhu is heard playing when it is a Chinese instrument.