Yakushima Workawayer’s Diary | Lucille

Published: February 23, 2020

Hi! I’m Lucille. I’m 18 years old and I came from France. I came to Yakushima for the first time because I was very interesting in the volunteering project at Ohzora, and also because of the nature. Here the nature is really unique and I truly wanted to see that since I love hiking etc.

Reading “MAKE THE FIRE”

Published: December 13, 2019

Managing to grow their own food and be self sufficient in the deep forest of Shirakoyama, Yakushima, Sansei Yamao wrote many verses and essays. He died in 2001, but his books are still being read by many people who love his philosophy. In this video program, Ken'Ichiro Mogi, a brain scientist, reads one of Yamao's masterpieces, "Make The Fire (Hi Wo Takinasai)".

Yakushima Workawayer’s Diary | Denise

Published: December 13, 2019

Hi, guys. I'm Denise from Hong Kong. I came to Yakushima mainly because of the scenery and the Mononoke Hime forest. In Yakushima, there are actually a lot of cafes and shops that you can go to besides from all the other main attractions. One of my favorites is called "naa yuu cafe". The interior is very cozy and you can spend the whole day reading books and enjoying your food here.

Father Sidoti: Reevalutaion of his life and death

Published: August 20, 2019

About 300 years ago, Father Sidoti（1668-1714）, an Italian missionary, landed on the island of Yakushima. In 2014, his remains were excavated in the planned construction site for a condominium building in Tokyo. This discovery triggered a research for the beatification of Father Sidoti by the Vatican.

Yakushima Workawayer’s Diary | Vinnie

Published: July 23, 2019

Hi, my name is Vinnie. I'm from London, England. I'm 24 years old . I came because I love the mountains and the nature. I love the island's people, they’re very interesting people and that is something I've been looking for in my travels.

Yakushima Workawayer’s Diary | Theo

Published: July 23, 2019

Hey! My name is Theo. I am 24 years old and now in Yakushima. I came to yakushima because the Ozhora High School's project was really interesting to me. Yakushima is an island full of forests and mountains. The nature here is incredible.

The Last Missionary: Requiem for Father Sidotti

Published: January 25, 2019

In 2014, the skeletal remains of three people were found among a construction site for condominium in Tokyo. After the DNA analysis, researchers concluded that one of the remains was that of Father Sidotti, who came to Japan 300 years ago and died a martyr.

A Pottery Kiln in Yakushima

Published: March 26, 2018

Around the end of winter, with the beautiful plum blossoms starting to bloom, we had the opportunity to film the Hanii-Gama pottery for a week.

Trekking to Wilson’s Stump

Published: December 18, 2017

Wilson’s Stump is a cedar stump that was reportedly cut down in the latter half of the 16th century. About 100 years ago, it was rediscovered by botanist Ernest Henry Wilson. When you look up from inside, a heart-shaped sky can be seen, so it is said to be a power spot for improving one’s luck with love.

Kenichiro Mogi’s “From Yakushima with Love”

Published: October 29, 2017

What is it about Yakushima that makes it so attractive? Kenichiro Mogi, the influential neuroscientist, travels the island to find out.

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