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December 9, 2010

History World Travel

Amakusa: Islands of Dread

The history of a Japanese archipelago and its inhabitants, through rebellions and famine, a 20th century exodus for prostitution work across Asia, and finally depopulation and isolation.

Richard Hendy Spike Japan Nov 2010 25min Permalink