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Roots of TOKYO: Edo, City of Fire

More than 150 years ago, Edo, the forerunner of Tokyo, had the highest population of any city in the world. But it was ravaged by large-scale fires more frequently than any other major urban center. Yet after each conflagration, Edo rose from the ashes like a phoenix. We'll take a look at how the city managed to overcome such huge disasters and continue to grow.

English
  • Originally Aired February 10, 2019
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created February 4, 2019 by
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