Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity (S10E12)
S10E12
Life on Amami Oshima was incredibly challenging, prompting the islanders to find a method to safely consume a toxic plant. Their tough environment fostered a spirit of resilience and ingenuity on this subtropical island, which experienced various external influences over the centuries. Folk music emerged as a means of private expression, while they secretly crafted stunning silk fabric known for its deep black hue. In the second of a two-part series, Peter Barakan delves into the rich and unique culture of Amami Oshima.
Show
Japanology Plus
Episode
S10E12
Air Date
Jul 13, 2023
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Kitchens
S10E02
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
S10E03
Dinosaurs
S10E04
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
S10E05
Camping
S10E06
Male Aesthetics
S10E07
Konnyaku
S10E08
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
S10E09
Ueno
S10E10
Meteorological Data
S10E11
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
S10E12
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
S10E13
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
S10E14
Vacant Homes
S10E15
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
S10E16
Japanese Honeybees
S10E17
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
S10E18
Unused Fish
S10E19
Garbage
S10E20
Firefighting