Cycle Around Japan · SEASON 10
Okinawa: A Unique Island Culture
Episode 4 · 2023-04-15
- Documentary
Episode 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.
49 minutes
Season 10 episodes
1. The Nagasaki Kaido: Japan's Sugar Road2023-01-14
2. Akita: The Wisdom of Nature2023-02-11
3. Tokyo's Islands Niijima and Hachijojima2023-03-11
4. Okinawa: A Unique Island Culture2023-04-15
5. Tochigi - The Cycle of Life2023-06-10
6. Southern Nagano - Exploring Its Hidden Valleys2023-08-12
7. Sado - Island of Hidden Treasures2023-09-16
8. Fukuoka - Always Thinking Ahead2023-10-14
9. Kochi - Land of Rivers2023-11-10
10. Nagasaki - Free to Enjoy Life2023-12-16
