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History of Japan

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This course provides an overview of the history of Japan, covering topics such as life in Edo Japan, the Samurai, WWII factions, the Yakuza, and unique stories like the Japanese passenger on the Titanic and the convict who escaped using miso soup. Students will learn about improvised Samurai weapons, WWII battles, Japanese culture like sushi, and historical events such as Pearl Harbor and the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome. The course aims to teach about Japanese history through a variety of engaging topics and stories. The intended audience for this course includes history enthusiasts, students interested in Japanese culture, and individuals curious about unique historical events and stories. The teaching method involves exploring different aspects of Japanese history through lectures, visuals, and storytelling.

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).

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