Journeys in Japan - Season 4 - Eps 15: The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands

2013-05-0728 min⭐ 9/10

The Amami Islands are subtropical. Blanketed in dense forests and surrounded by emerald waters, they are located about 400 kilometers from Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. These islands, isolated from the continent long ago by tectonic activity, are full of rare indigenous flora and fauna. But the animals and plants are not the only thing that the forests of Amami have nurtured. They have also shaped a distinctive culture there. One example is the Amami folk song, called Shima-uta. In this edition of Journeys in Japan, Naotomo Umewaka explores the mystical forests of Amami, as well as the music and spirit of the people on the islands.

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Journeys in Japan

Title: Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Last Air Date: 2024-12-03

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 15

Total Episodes: 515

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK

Synopsis

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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