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I’ve been working on a documentary series covering the complete history of Japan, starting with the formation of the islands and the earliest people to call them home.
This episode focuses on the Jōmon Period—one of the longest-lasting hunter-gatherer cultures in human history.

My goal is to capture the feel of those classic late ’80s and early ’90s educational documentaries while using modern visuals and research.

I’d love any feedback. Thank you!

Question,
I’m working on a documentary series on Japan and I’m getting a bit confused by the early governments of Japan. I understand that the historical record is a bit vague and we don’t really know what happened at the end of the Yayoi period. Allegedly kings unify under Himiko and create the yamatai alliance and kind of control Japan for awhile and trade with china but what happens after that. Does the yamatai turn into the Yamato or are they completely separate? I think the understanding is that the Yamato was a later aliance that turned into a dynasty but I saw somewhere that the names could be mistranslations from the Chinese and they are actually the same. I don’t know just a bit confused on this any help?

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We’re excited to launch LER Documentaries, a new YouTube channel inspired by the classic educational documentaries of the 1980s and 1990s. Featuring authentic VHS-era visuals, nostalgic narration, and deep dives into fascinating subjects, our goal is to recreate the feeling of watching those memorable documentaries in school while making history engaging and accessible for modern audiences.

Our first series explores the history of Japan, from its earliest origins to the development of the nation we know today.

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Our first video explaining the birth of the Japanese islands.