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How Japan saved its biggest city from collapse - Roman Krznaric
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This documentary-style video tells the story of Edo-era Tokyo, which transformed from a city facing ecological collapse into one of the most sustainable cities in history through sweeping reforms under the Tokugawa shogunate. Learners will explore vocabulary related to sustainability, history, and economics, including 'deforestation,' 'reforestation,' 'circular economy,' and 'feudal society.' The video offers rich cultural context about Japanese traditions like kintsugi and boro alongside environmental themes.
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Download400 years ago, modern-day Tokyo was known as Edo, and it was already one of the biggest cities in the world, with a population approaching 1 million.
However, it was on the verge of ecological collapse.
Years of intense logging had led to massive deforestation.
The city now faced timber shortages and the impacts of severe erosion and frequent flooding that threatened food supplies.
But over just a few decades, Edo will transform and become one of the most sustainable and efficient cities in history.
So, how did this city that wasted nothing come about?
In 1467, Japan entered a series of continuous bloody civil wars that would last over a century.
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To bring something new into existence or to make something happen using your imagination or skills. It involves producing something that did not exist before, such as a work of art, a solution, or a digital file.
A city is a large and important town where many people live and work closely together. It typically has a complex system of transport, housing, and sanitation, and serves as a hub for business and culture.
History is the study of past events, especially those related to human affairs and civilizations. It refers to both the actual events that happened and the academic record of those events.
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