The History Channel Japan to broadcast highly-anticipated original production Tokyo Legacy

The new factual show is directed by Emmy award-winning Director, Chris Humphrey, and charts the history of Tokyo’s transformation and evolution from the post-war 40s to present day,  with a myriad of perspectives from interviews with key opinion leaders including international scholars, researchers, historians, sociologists, economists and journalists of various nationalities.  The production includes valuable and archive footage, featuring poignant testimonies of the sights and sounds of the old Tokyo that only those who were there at that time to witness to the post-war lows could understand.

'Tokyo Legacy is the first comprehensive documentary film about the post-war history of Tokyo to present day', said John Flanagan, General Manager, A+E Networks Japan. 'It’s an uplifting story that chronicles the ups and downs of Tokyo, while highlighting the metropolis’ resilience to make a comeback.  I would like to express and extend my sincere gratitude to all of the interviewees that took time to talk to us and help us create this incredible story of courage and growth'.

Tokyo’s recovery has been nothing short of miraculous, it’s unique culture and creativity is admired and referenced in politics, economics, and popular culture. Just as the 1964 Tokyo Olympics was a pivotal moment for the growth of Tokyo, we look at the possibilities of how Tokyo 2020 will further impact the Japanese capital city.