the southwestern island of Amami-Oshima, where she drew new artistic inspiration from its nature and people. “I was living in Nakano in central Tokyo. I was having a good time with people who ...

Tanaka Isson, an artist known as Japan's "Gauguin," moved to the subtropical island of Amami Oshima at the age ... After Isson's death, local people who knew him brought his work to the attention ...

And in recent years, people from all over the world have started to come to Amami Oshima in search of muscovado. 11:17 An alcoholic beverage made from muscovado has become very popular.

This endangered invertebrate is harmless to humans — and rabbits. Saving it from extinction might even benefit both species.

When the Amami Islands were returned to Japan in 1953 ... which gave it a gentle taste and aroma, she said. “I want people to compare the drinks and find their favorites.” The project is progressing ...

The typhoon, capable of inflicting extensive damage, is likely to hit a vast area spanning from Amami-Oshima island in Kagoshima ... in which more than 5,000 people were either killed or listed ...