Yamaguchi Store, which once supported island life, and Ogijima old tales. Islander Interviews – Ideal for Your Trip Home

Yamaguchi Shōten, located just up the alley Ogijima, has long supported the lives Ogijima. Yasuyo Yamaguchi moved from her hometown of Osaka Ogijima her husband's hometown of Ogijima upon marriage and has energetically run the store ever since.Her stories share the surprises of her early days on the island and what life was like back when nearly 1,000 people lived here. Though the shop is now closed, its building and many retro items hold countless memories. Let Yasuyo's gentle voice guide you on a journey through the memories Ogijima Yamaguchi Shoten.

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    Announcer of island life

    Mana

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    Announcer of island life

    Mana

    Born in Yokohama. After visiting the Setouchi International Art Festival as a student, she fell in love with the islands and moved to Kagawa, where she joined Setonaikai Broadcasting, covering art, traditional culture, and daily life on the islands.

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    Lives in Ogijima

    Yasuyo Yamaguchi

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    Lives in Ogijima

    Yasuyo Yamaguchi

    After marrying, Ogijima from her hometown of Osaka Ogijima, her husband's hometown, and together they took over the "Yamaguchi Shoten" store, Ogijima had been operating Ogijima since just after the war. She obtained various qualifications—in cooking, gas handling, accounting, and more—to support the islanders' daily lives and energetically managed the store. Interview here

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