Japanology Plus
S10E11 Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
In this episode, we delve into the beauty of Amami Oshima, a subtropical haven, through the captivating artwork of Tanaka Isson. Often dubbed "the Japanese Gauguin," Isson discovered fresh creative motivation upon relocating to this southern isle. Although his art went unrecognized during his lifetime, it now enjoys widespread acclaim in exhibitions across Japan. In the first of a two-part series on Amami Oshima, Peter Barakan traces Isson's journey, uncovering the reasons behind the lasting appeal of his masterpieces.
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Kitchens
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
Dinosaurs
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
Camping
Male Aesthetics
Konnyaku
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
Ueno
Meteorological Data
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
Vacant Homes
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
Japanese Honeybees
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
Unused Fish
Garbage
Firefighting