Journeys in Japan · SEASON 15
Shodoshima: Island of Discoveries
Episode 16 · 2024-08-06
- Documentary
Episode overview
Shodoshima, the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its beautiful landscapes, natural scenery and traditional life. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of deep gorges and far-off islands out at sea. In the center of the island, you can explore terraced rice fields with a 700-year history. You can also find old-style soy sauce breweries that keep alive centuries-old production methods. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Greek photographer Androniki Christodoulou explores Shodoshima Island and meets the people who are preserving their island traditions.
28 minutes
Season 15 episodes
1. Morioka: Slow Life, Indie Spirit2024-01-16
2. 360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 12024-02-06
3. 360 Degrees of Mt. Fuji: Hiking the Long Trail - Part 22024-02-13
4. On the Sugar Road from Saga to Fukuoka2024-02-20
5. Isumi Shines as Liveable City2024-02-27
6. SILK Road: Threads of History from Gunma to Yokohama2024-03-05
7. Geto Kogen: Deep Powder Dreams2024-03-19
8. Akita's Festivals Light Up Long Winters2024-04-02
9. Tomonoura: Tradition and Community in a Historic Port2024-04-30
10. Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom2024-05-14
11. Taketa: Onsen Bathing Old and New2024-05-28
12. With Isabella Bird — Part 4: On the Road to Akita2024-06-04
13. Okayama: Divine Beings Up Close2024-06-18
14. Ogaki: The City of Water2024-07-02
15. Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture2024-07-16
16. Shodoshima: Island of Discoveries2024-08-06
17. Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers2024-08-20
18. NISEKO IN SUMMER: Natural Fun in the Great Outdoors2024-08-27
19. Kumano Kodo: Fast Hiking to Nirvana2024-09-03
20. Nagasaki's Obon: A Time for Remembrance2024-09-17
21. With Isabella Bird — Part 5: On the Road to Aomori2024-10-01
22. Osaka: OSAKA HEART AND SOUL2024-10-08
23. Tokushima: Heartland of Fermentation2024-10-22
24. OITA Kunisaki Peninsula: A Land of Buddhas and Gods2024-11-19
25. Another Kobe: A Thatched Roof Village2024-12-03
26. Fukushima: Trekking with Volcanoes & Hot Springs2024-12-17
27. Ise-Shima: Timeless World of Pearls2024-12-24
