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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 December 30, 2018
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Notes Is a season finale
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