Very nicely preserved and maintained kofun in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture in Japan.
More info about this kofun (in Japanese) can be found here:
Address : 群馬県 高崎市 綿貫町1752
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Q: What am I watching here ?
A: You are watching footage of a kofun/古墳 - kofun are tombs in Japan that were created during the Kofun Period (roughly between the 3rd and 7th Century AD) - this era was preceded by the Jomon and Yayoi periods, and followed by Asuka, Nara and so on. These tombs were built as burial chambers for people from Japanese imperial families and other people of higher status in society during those days. The most well-known and generally largest tombs are found around Kyoto and Osaka, but they are found all over Kansai, Kanto, Tohoku etc., and even in other parts of Japan such as Shikoku and Kyushu. Figures vary greatly, but some sources state there are over 160000 thousand of these kofun in Japan. At times you will see haniwa on and around kofun - haniwa are terracotta figures which were made in various shapes, including being formed as people and animals. Have a read of the the Wikipedia article for more information :
I also have a Facebook page where I post these videos. Feel free to contact me via that page if you want to connect regarding anything about kofun, particularly their promotion to tourists to Japan. Ideally I'd like to build a kofun appreciation community of sorts, but that is just a dream right now -
【I Love Takasaki No 026 English Ver 】MountTomb TakasakiCity Gunma Prefecture
Series Movie No.026 I Love Takasaki City I will introduce the Mount tomb Park in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture.I was able to shoot the majestic view of Gumma Prefecture. Please watch until the end by all means. The shooting location is 8.5 km from JR Takasaki station in the north-northwest direction.
LIFE AND DEVOTION IN THE KANNON VILLAGES
Kannon is among the most revered bodhisattva deities in Japanese Buddhism and is often kept as the main object of worship at temples around Kyoto, Nara, and other historic areas of this central region such as Nagahama. Embodying both a geographic and cultural crossroads in the heart of Japan, Nagahama City encompasses several traditional villages surrounding the northern coast of Lake Biwa, a region known as Kohoku (Lake's north side). Here in these communities, we find the continuation of a unique and centuries-old tradition to preserve the Kannon.
Known as a caring protector, Kannon gives but also receives protection from these villages as they pass the deity statues down from generation to generation with gratitude and devotion that has lasted since medieval times. See how the spirit of traditional Japan lives on even today in these communities. ( provided by Nagahama city )