Journeys in Japan · SEASON 4

Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean

Episode 17 · 2013-05-21

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Episode overview

Surrounded by pristine water and coral reefs, Ishigaki Island lies at the far southwestern tip of Japan, around 1,900 kilometers from Tokyo. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Teodora Vegh meets with a number of Ishigaki islanders, and finds out about the strong connection the local people feel for the sea.

28 minutes

Season 4 episodes

1. Exploring Yatsugatake's Nature and Jomon Legacy2013-01-08 2. Winter Bliss in Takayama2013-01-22 3. Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura2013-01-29 4. Namahage New Year's Rite2013-02-05 5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey2013-02-19 6. Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea2013-02-26 7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 22013-03-12 8. Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao2013-03-19 9. Discovering Tottori Crafts2013-03-26 10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm2013-04-02 11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki2013-04-09 12. A Spiritual Journey in Oita2013-04-16 13. Jazzy Kobe2013-04-23 14. Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children2013-04-30 15. The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands2013-05-07 16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition2013-05-14 17. Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean2013-05-21 18. Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital2013-05-28 19. Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin2013-06-04 20. Tateyama Peak Experience2013-06-11 21. The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan2013-06-18 22. Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps2013-06-29 23. Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays2013-07-02 24. Osaka Art Power2013-07-09 25. Oki Islands2013-07-16 26. Living with Horses: Hidaka2013-08-13 27. Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen2013-08-20 28. Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping2013-08-27 29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature2013-09-03 30. Wonderful Yakushima2013-09-17 31. Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari2013-09-24 32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura2013-10-01 33. The Festival for the Wind2013-10-15 34. Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama2013-10-22 35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto2013-10-29 36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time2013-11-12 37. Iga Ninja Forest2013-11-19 38. Nostalgic Kawagoe2013-11-26 39. Celebrating Akita Cedar2013-12-03 40. Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu2013-12-10 41. The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya2013-12-17 42. Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads2013-12-31