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Gunma Prefecture is sometimes called "Kozuke" or "Joumou", but where does this come from? First of all, what does the place name "Gunma" mean? The answer lies in ancient history. Let's unravel the ancient history of Gunma together with experts, incorporating the latest excavation surveys and research results of documents. Contents Introduction 00:00 Part 1 How do you read "Kozuke Province"? 1 It started with "Keno" 00:49 2 From "Kamimo-no-kuni" to "Kozuke Province" 02:51 Summary of why place names became difficult to read 04:46 3 A key location governing the eastern provinces 06:15 4 "Kozuke no Suke" was the Governor of Gunma Prefecture! 11:32 Part 2 What if we visit the popular historical heritage? 1. The Three Ueno Monuments, Registered in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register 13:44 2. The Reappearance of Ueno Kokubunji Temple and Kokubunji Nunnery Temple 19:03 3. The Three Gunke Ruins Showing the Characteristics of the Region 28:31 4. The Prefectural White Paper from 1,000 Years Ago, the Records of the Change of Ueno Province 35:37 Part 3. Looking into the Origins of Gunma 1. Horse Keepers Gathered in the Mountains and Fields 44:18 2. The Horses of Ueno Province that Supported the Country 49:07 3. The Horse Culture of Ueno Province 52:32 4. The Horses of Ueno Province Changing with the Times 56:33 ●Introducing the Speaker Maezawa Kazuyuki Born in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. After completing his Master's course at Kwansei Gakuin University, he worked for the Gunma Prefectural Board of Education and the Gunma Prefectural Museum of History, and was involved in excavation surveys of the remains of Ueno Kokubunji Temple, a nationally designated historic site. He currently serves on the Historical Materials Division of the Gunma Prefectural Cultural Properties Protection Council. His main works include "Ancient Eastern Stone Monuments" (Yamakawa Publishing, 2008) and "Ueno Province Change Records and Ancient Society" (Doseisha, 2021). For inquiries, please contact the Cultural Properties Protection Division (027-897-2928).