Journeys in Japan: 9x34
Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise
Iriomote is 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in an ocean of corals. The subtropical island enjoys year-round temperature of over twenty degrees Celsius. With ninety percent of the land blanketed in rain forest, it’s a popular destination for outdoor pursuits. On Journeys in Japan, Kyle Card visits Iriomote to take in not only the natural splendors but also to witness a unique, 500-year-old festival called Shichi. He discovers a way of life, on this remote island, where locals live close to the land and benefit from its blessings.
9 - 1Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima Jan. 09, 2018- 9 - 2Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies Feb. 06, 2018
- 9 - 3Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps Feb. 13, 2018
- 9 - 4Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style Feb. 20, 2018
- 9 - 5Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor Feb. 27, 2018
- 9 - 6Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country Mar. 06, 2018
- 9 - 7A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido Mar. 27, 2018
- 9 - 8Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter Apr. 03, 2018
- 9 - 9Makabe: A Promise of Spring Apr. 10, 2018
- 9 - 10Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami Apr. 24, 2018
- 9 - 11Following a Samurai Tea Master May. 08, 2018
- 9 - 12Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast Jun. 05, 2018
- 9 - 13Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals Jun. 12, 2018
- 9 - 14Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition Jun. 19, 2018
- 9 - 15Atami: The Spa Revival Jun. 26, 2018
- 9 - 16Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels Jul. 03, 2018
- 9 - 17Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition Jul. 10, 2018
- 9 - 18Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present Jul. 17, 2018
- 9 - 19Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past Jul. 24, 2018
- 9 - 20Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains Jul. 30, 2018
- 9 - 21Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time Aug. 06, 2018
- 9 - 22Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition Aug. 14, 2018
- 9 - 23Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm Aug. 21, 2018
- 9 - 24Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature Aug. 28, 2018
- 9 - 25Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido Sep. 18, 2018
- 9 - 26Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty Sep. 25, 2018
- 9 - 27Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise Oct. 09, 2018
- 9 - 28The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea Oct. 16, 2018
- 9 - 29Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms Oct. 23, 2018
- 9 - 30Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme Nov. 06, 2018
- 9 - 31Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces Nov. 13, 2018
- 9 - 32Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future Nov. 27, 2018
- 9 - 33Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color Dec. 18, 2018
- 9 - 34Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise Dec. 25, 2018