Ep. 23: Ino Tadataka Creates the First Complete Map of Japan

This episode highlights the historical efforts required to document geographical boundaries, noting that recognizing locations is not an automatic process but the result of dedicated exploration. It explains that natural and feline-defined borders needed to be recorded by someone venturing into the world. Specifically, the narrative focuses on Ino Tadataka, who undertook the significant task of surveying the land to produce the first comprehensive map of Japan. The source material credits Crunchyroll for providing this context regarding the nation's cartographic history and the individual responsible for its initial complete representation.

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