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World Routes - Japan - Tokyo and Okinawa - Sadao China, Yoreko Genako, The Rinken Band - BBC Sounds

World Routes - Japan - Tokyo and Okinawa - Sadao China, Yoreko Genako, The Rinken Band - BBC Sounds

Japan - Tokyo and OkinawaJapan - Tokyo and Okinawa

Sadao China, Yoreko Genako, The Rinken Band

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2/2. Paul Fisher is in Okinawa, renowned for its rich musical heritage.

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