Seasoning the Seasons · SEASON 8

Hachijo-Jima: A Place to Rest on the Road of Life

Episode 7 · 2019-11-03

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Episode overview

The island of Hachijo-jima is 290km south of Tokyo but officially part of the city. It is formed from 2 volcanoes. The island's topology is the result of repeated eruptions. People first lived on the island several thousand years ago. Since then, people have come to the island from across Japan. Locals welcome arriving visitors. This is the story of Japan's island of compassion.

28 minutes

Season 8 episodes

1. Sendai: A City Founded by a Legendary Samurai2019-01-21 2. Kamaishi: The Resilient City of Steel2019-03-11 3. Awaji Island: Mythical Birthplace of Japan2019-03-25 4. A Walk around the Imperial Palace: A Journey Down the Ages2019-04-28 5. Songs of Okinawa: The Bonds of Community2019-07-08 6. Tsukuda and Tsukishima: A Summer of Fishermen's Festival2019-09-08 7. Hachijo-Jima: A Place to Rest on the Road of Life2019-11-03