Barakan Discovers

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11 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired August 04, 2019

Overview

Peter Barakan is a broadcaster and a 45-year resident of Japan. In this series, he discovers how Japan is changing.

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AMAMI OSHIMA: Isson's Treasure Island

Season 1 - Episode 8 - 1h 49m

Air Date

July 23, 2023

Overview

Tanaka Isson, an artist known as Japan's "Gauguin," moved to the subtropical island of Amami Oshima at the age of 50 after years of struggle. He then spent highly productive years there painting its striking flora and fauna until his death at the age of 69. In order to follow in Isson's footsteps, Peter Barakan travels to Amami Oshima, where, in addition to many unusual biological treasures, he discovers how the distinctive cultural traditions of Amami Oshima were shaped by a history of hardship.