A special program that showcases some of the less-explored places in the newly appointed World Heritage Site, Sakitsu Village. With reporter and centenarian, Haruno-chan, researcher of hidden Christianity, Mr. Hamasaki, and a special guest from Australia, Laura Weatherhead, prepare to be taken on a journey through both a never before filmed residence from the hidden Christian period, and a historical temple erected as a commemoration to the Christians who lost their lives fleeing persecution.

（2019/6/15）

"When Tsuru-chan takes on a challenge, she throws herself into it body and soul.For a clip about edible starfish, for example, she bravely bit into one fresh from the sea.

"It was kind of hard--couldn't eat it," she says in her distinctive local dialect. "Once you boil it, though, it tastes like sea urchin." （IHT/Asahi: September 12,2008)

Stars of internet brodcaster Amakusa TV,Tsuru-chan=Age 87.& Ursala McCormick=Age 24 From U.S. "Legendary announcer series."Jul.2004.
English Version
（Short version Program：11min39sec.jul 2004.）

The latest program brought to you by the female announcer unit of Tsuru-chan, who is now the world's oldest female announcer, and the mischievous American woman, Arcee, is about making Amakusa's specialty, dried octopus.
The octopus swaying and drying in the sun looks just like an alien or an alien (?). The octopus swaying and drying in the sun looks just like an alien or an alien (?). I went along with Mr. Morichika Sato, a fisherman who has been making dried octopus for several decades.
The report covers the whole process, from catching the octopus in the octopus jar, to removing the guts, to pushing the octopus apart with bamboo and drying it. Of course, it was the first time for Tsuruchan and Arcee.
I wonder if they will be able to do it well...

Also, Tsuru-chan tasted many octopus dishes made by the local women's club.
Tsuru-chan will also sample a number of octopus dishes made by the local women's club, and she will "show off" her traditional skills for the first time since her predecessor, Aya-chan (deceased). It was the first time for her to "show off" her traditional skills.
What is this "secret" technique that young female announcers can never imitate?


Stars of internet brodcaster Amakusa TV,Tsuru-chan=Age 87. Ursala McCormick=Age 24 From U.S.
"Legendary announcer series."Jul.2004.

The tidal flats around Kamitenkusa City are also home to a large number of Shiomaneki.
This time, Tsuru-chan and Arcee try their hand at dancing with them!
Crab scissors versus dentures!
Eat or be eaten!

Stars of internet brodcaster Amakusa TV,Tsuru-chan=Age 87.& Ursala McCormick=Age 24 From U.S. "Legendary announcer series."Jul.2004.
（Short version Program：11min39sec.Sep 2004.）

At Enkeiji Temple in Hondo Town, Amakusa, a 500-year-old plum tree begins to bloom in early February every year. This year, too, the tree is filled with white flowers, attracting many visitors. However, this plum tree was cursed by his wife who died a horrible death during the Christian era. The curse said, "Plum blossoms may bloom, but never bear fruit! The curse is said to have been placed on the tree to prevent it from ever bearing fruit.
When announcer Tsuru-chan went out to report on the legendary plum blossoms, a woman wearing a kimono and a helmet appeared! Is she the ghost of the wife who put the curse on him? What is the true identity of this woman?


Stars of internet brodcaster Amakusa TV,Tsuru-chan=Age 87.& Ursala McCormick=Age 24 From U.S. "Legendary announcer series.".Feb 2006.
（Program：5min44sec　Japanese/English.）

A short film about the legendary swordsman and artist, Miyamoto Musashi. With Scottish manga writer, Sean Michael Wilson, as our guide. Sean has written two graphic novels about Musashi, visuals from which can be seen in the film. Sean shows us around some places associated with Musashi in Kumamoto, Japan, where he died in 1645.

Reporter : Sean Michael Wilson
（2015.6.18）