Outcaste Groups in Edo Japan : Dark History of Their Role in Executions During Shogun FX Time Period

Dive into the untold story of the former outcaste groups in Japan, Japan's historical "lowest caste" who were forced into the grim work of handling prisoners and executions. Find out about how executions and these discriminated groups were treated during the age of the show Shogun FX.

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This video reveals the challenging lives of these marginalized people during the Edo period, when they were relegated to prison labor and the responsibilities of executions, roles deemed impure by society. Discover the tale of Heizo Jizo, a figure connected to the discriminated groups' work in executions, and join us as we visit the real monument honoring Heizo Jizo—a rare historical site that brings us closer to understanding Japan’s complex past. Gain insights into how the these people were essential, yet stigmatized, figures in Japan’s penal system.

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Tags: Japanese caste system, Edo period executions, Heizo Jizo story, Japan prison labor, Japanese history, lowest caste in Japan, , Tokyo historical sites, Japan dark history

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Lowest caste people forced into prison work
01:08 Involvement in Executions by lowest caste Japanese people
01:53 The story of Heizo Jizo
03:30 Visiting the real monument Heizo Jizo