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S10E12 Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
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.
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Kitchens
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
Dinosaurs
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
Camping
Male Aesthetics
Konnyaku
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
Ueno
Meteorological Data
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
Vacant Homes
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
Japanese Honeybees
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
Unused Fish
Garbage
Firefighting