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The text is a transcript of a video about a bicycle trip along the old Tokaido road, which was a historical route connecting Tokyo and Osaka in Japan. The narrator introduces the history, culture and scenery of the places he passes by, such as Nihonbashi, Shinagawa, Kawasaki and others. He also compares the old Tokaido road with the modern transportation systems, such as railways and highways. He visits some landmarks, such as bridges, temples, shrines and monuments, and tries some local specialties, such as soba and senbei. He also explains some of the difficulties and dangers that travelers faced in the past, such as floods, executions and unknown graves. He expresses his curiosity and admiration for the old Tokaido road and its legacy.
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1. On March 27, 2020, the Governor of Tokyo requested people to refrain from going out unless necessary.
2. A state of emergency was declared on April 7th, 2020.
3. The Tokaido Shinkansen is in control of transportation between Tokyo and Osaka.
4. The Tokaido Road was one of the five roads constructed by the Edo government, starting from 1601.
5. The Edo Shogunate established 53 post stations along the Tokaido Road from Nihonbashi in Edo to Kyoto's Sanjo Ohashi Bridge.
6. The Tokaido Road was approximately 500 kilometers long.
7. There were four types of accommodations in the post towns: Honbashira, Waki-honjin, Kokuryu, and ordinary inns.
8. Each post station had an important facility for transporting cargo and exchanging horses.
9. The Tokaido Road was also known as the "53 Stations of the Tokaido".
10. Another road called the "Church" branched off near the end of the Tokaido Road and headed towards Osaka.
11. The Church Road was also maintained and operated integrally with the Tokaido Road until the end of the Edo period.
12. The Tokaido Road had 57 stations, not 53, due to the addition of four stations on the Church Road.
13. The Nihonbashi bridge in Tokyo was built in the 1890s and has survived many earthquakes.
14. The Tokaido Main Line Railway was originally intended to run from Tokyo to Osaka, but it was changed to run from Tokyo to Nagoya.
15. The Shinagawa-juku post town still has some of the old Tokaido Road and is a popular tourist destination.
16. The Rokugo Bridge in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a significant landmark on the Tokaido Road.
17. The Tama River often flooded in the past, causing trouble for people passing through the area.
18. The Kawasaki Daishi shrine is a famous landmark in Kawasaki City.
19. The Keikyu Corporation is a railway company that operates in the Kawasaki area.
20. The Old Public Hall in Kawasaki is a historic building that has been preserved.
21. The Dogeya Range in Kawasaki is a rare example of a simple lodging facility that still exists today.
22. The city of Kawasaki has a population of over 1 million people.
23. The Muen-zuka grave in Kawasaki is a memorial for people who died while traveling on the Tokaido Road.