Did the Japanese Beat Columbus to the Americas?

The video explores theories of Japanese contact with the Americas before Columbus. It discusses two main theories: one involving the Valdivia pottery in Ecuador and another concerning the Zuni language in New Mexico. The Valdivia pottery is noted for its unique style, but lacks strong evidence of Japanese influence. The Zuni language is a linguistic isolate, with a weak and unproven link to Japanese. Overall, the video suggests that while these theories are intriguing, they lack substantial evidence to confirm Japanese presence in pre-Columbian America.

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