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Journeys in Japan
Season 17 · Episode 20
Miyako Islands: Living with the Ocean and Gods
0.028mOctober 27, 2026
The Miyako Islands in southwestern Okinawa are renowned for the crystal-clear waters of the surrounding ocean. They are also known as the "Islands of the gods," where deities are believed to reside within nature. Each autumn, festivals are held to pray for bountiful harvests and future prosperity. Ryan McDowell explores these islands, where the local people treasure their rituals and deep connection with the natural world.
Episodes
- Episode 1Hiking the San'in Coast: Hyogo-Kyoto
- Episode 2With Isabella Bird - Part 7: On the Road to Ise
- Episode 3Noto: Lighting a Torch for the Future
- Episode 4Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu
- Episode 5Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern Land
- Episode 6Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge
- Episode 7Northern Yatsugatake: Adventures in Snow Hiking
- Episode 8Kokuto Okinawa Island Sweetness