Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past

Tiny Ojika is part of the Goto Islands of Nagasaki Prefecture, which lies 1,000 kilometers west of Tokyo. The population is approximately 2,500. There are only 2 traffic lights on the island and no convenience stores or large tourist facilities. The back streets offer a glimpse of old Japan. In this episode of Journeys in Japan, American translator B.T. travels to Ojika Island. He discovers the island's appeal through interacting with the locals.