Overview
The subtropical island of Okinawa Prefecture has an environment, climate and culture very different to mainland Japan. An independent kingdom and trading hub until the 17th century, the influence of other Asian cultures is still seen in things like traditional textile designs. We hear folk songs recalling the sufferings and troubled history of Okinawa, from the samurai conquest incorporating it into Japan to the US invasion of WWII. We also discover the secret of the Okinawans' famous longevity – the island food.
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10 - 1The Nagasaki Kaido: Japan's Sugar Road January 14, 2023 -
10 - 2Akita: The Wisdom of Nature February 11, 2023 -
10 - 3Tokyo's Islands Niijima and Hachijojima March 11, 2023 -
10 - 4Okinawa: A Unique Island Culture April 15, 2023 -
10 - 5Tokushima - Where Teamwork Runs Deep April 21, 2023 -
10 - 6Hiroshima - Going it Alone May 12, 2023 -
10 - 7Fukui - The Strength to Succeed May 19, 2023 -
10 - 8Tochigi - The Cycle of Life June 09, 2023 -
10 - 9Okayama - Sunshine and Smiles June 16, 2023 -
10 - 10Tanegashima and Yakushima - Inspired by Nature July 14, 2023 -
10 - 11Kagoshima - Legacy of Determination July 21, 2023 -
10 - 12Southern Nagano - Exploring Its Hidden Valleys August 11, 2023 -
10 - 13The Old Hokuriku Kaido - Exploring a Forgotten Highway August 18, 2023 -
10 - 14Sado - Island of Hidden Treasures September 15, 2023 -
10 - 15Fukushima - Taking Life Day by Day September 22, 2023 -
10 - 16Fukuoka - Always Thinking Ahead October 13, 2023 -
10 - 17Into the Kyoto Countryside October 20, 2023 -
10 - 18Kochi - Land of Rivers November 10, 2023 -
10 - 19Saitama Traditions - Tokyo's Scenic Neighbor November 17, 2023 -
10 - 20Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life December 16, 2023