In the Americas: Season 2, Episode 3

The Rainforest Nisei: Japanese Immigrants in the Amazon

The story of Japanese peasants who relocated to the Amazon in the early 1920s. Their descendants have become successful farmers, raising tropical crops and pepper.

Writing:
  • David Yetman

Stars:
Release Date: 2012-05-20
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TMDb: 0.0/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 25

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