Synopsis

This episode of Japanology Plus explores the Ogasawara Islands, a secluded archipelago distinguished by its distinctive ecosystem and rich, multifaceted heritage. Situated 1,000 kilometers from Japan’s Pacific coast, the islands were initially inhabited by a collective of Westerners and South Pacific Islanders. Their interactions with subsequent Japanese settlers fostered a culture uniquely their own. Guiding us through this history is Sho Sebori, a direct descendant of the American who spearhea