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Watch John Green as he gives a crash course of Japan in the Heian Period. 

Japan’s colorful culture is distinctive with its unique customs and captivating arts. The Japanese’ way of life is often under scrutiny, especially for their polite behavior that contrasts with their enthusiastic, sometimes bizarre, innovations. 

The video will talk about the Heian Period, where the Japanese culture really started to take shape. The Heian Period runs from 794 to 1185 CE, the period most notable for its art, especially in women's contribution in poetry and literature. The rich history of the Heian Period showed flourishing culture, despite the grandiose emphasis of the aristocracy to themselves. 

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