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Season 10 Episode 11 - Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
We explore Amami Oshima, a subtropical paradise, through the stunning art of Tanaka Isson. Sometimes referred to as "the Japanese Gauguin," Isson found new inspiration after moving to this southern island. While his work was not appreciated during his lifetime, today it is frequently featured in exhibitions around Japan. In the first of two episodes about Amami Oshima, Peter Barakan follows in Isson's footsteps, and discovers why his work has become so enduringly popular.
Episodes in Season 10
Kitchens
28 min
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
28 min
Dinosaurs
28 min
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
28 min
Camping
28 min
Male Aesthetics
28 min
Konnyaku
28 min
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
28 min
Ueno
28 min
Meteorological Data
28 min
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
28 min
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
28 min
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
28 min
Vacant Homes
28 min
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
28 min
Japanese Honeybees
28 min
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
28 min
Unused Fish
28 min
Garbage
28 min
Firefighting
28 min
Japanophiles: Benjamin Flatt
28 min
Izumo: Home of the Gods
28 min
Izumo: Land of the Supernatural
28 min