A Dutch-Japanese Ship That Changed Japan – Discovering Its Final Resting Place

A Dutch-Japanese Ship That Changed Japan – Discovering Its Final Resting Place

🇳🇱🇯🇵 A Dutch-Japanese Ship That Changed Japan – Discovering Its Final Resting Place

In the 19th century, Japan took its first steps onto the global stage, and at the heart of this transformation was a single warship—Kanrin Maru. Built in the Netherlands, this Dutch-engineered steam corvette played a crucial role in Japan’s modernization, becoming the first Japanese warship to cross the Pacific Ocean.

This documentary follows a walking journey to Saraki Cape in Kikonai Town, Hokkaido, where the Kanrin Maru met its tragic end. From its construction in the Netherlands to its daring voyage to America and its final moments in these waters, we explore the deep historical ties between Japan and the Netherlands.

Join us on this immersive journey through breathtaking landscapes and untold history, as we uncover the forgotten legacy of the Kanrin Maru.

📍 Featured Locations:

Izumisawa Station (Starting Point)
Historical Walking Route
Saraki Cape – The Final Resting Place of Kanrin Maru
🎵 Music Credits (DOVA-SYNDROME)
All background music is provided by DOVA-SYNDROME (https://dova-s.jp/)

思い出と深呼吸 (Omoi de to Shinkokyuu) – Written by 蒲鉾さちこ (Sachiko Kamaboko)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play14231.html
アンデスの風 (Andes no Kaze) – Written by beckman
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play12863.html
リシュリュー～孤独な正義～ (Richelieu Lonely Justice) – Written by 田中芳典 (Yoshinori Tanaka)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play13722.html
戦火へ赴く (Heading to the Battlefield) – Written by こおろぎ (Koorogi)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play280.html
混沌の大地 (Chaotic Land) – Written by 田中芳典 (Yoshinori Tanaka)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play12895.html
ひらひらり (Hirahirari) – Written by もっぴーさうんど (Moppy Sound)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play1574.html
ひらひら舞ふ (Falling, Dancing) – Written by 蒲鉾さちこ (Sachiko Kamaboko)
🎼 https://dova-s.jp/bgm/play16461.html

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