Gaijin Historian

Happy New Year! The fleet sets sail tomorrow! I wanted to make sure part 1 of the Admiral Togo biography was perfect, so the relaunch kicks off officially on January 2nd. Get ready for 2 different videos dropping at once!

In part 1 of our series we looked at how Edo got fresh water into the city, and now it is time to look at how they removed their waste and handled their refuse to keep that waterway clean.

Part Two: How Ancient Japan Turned Human Waste Into Gold

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Discover the incredible true story of Lady Myobu, a cat in Heian Japan who was granted a noble title by Emperor Ichijō.
This short history video explores the unique role of cats in ancient Japan, from their origins as rare imports from China to their status as treasured pets of the Imperial Court.
Learn how a cat could wield enough power to outrank the humans tasked with her care!

Outranked by a Cat: The True Story of Japan's Noble Feline Discover the incredible true story of Lady Myobu, a cat in Heian Japan who was granted a noble title by Emperor Ichijō.This short history video explores the ...