Why Was Okunoshima Removed from Japan's Maps?
Explore the mysterious history of Okunoshima, an island once erased from Japan's maps. From 1929 to 1945, Okunoshima served as a top-secret military base, hidden from the world. Host Andy Burgess embarks on a journey to uncover the island's dark history, including its role in Japan's military activities and why it is now known as 'Rabbit Island'.
This episode provides an in-depth look at the island's transformation from a clandestine poison gas production site to a peaceful haven overrun by rabbits. Discover the remnants of its past, the impact of the American occupation post-World War II, and how Okunoshima has become a poignant tourist destination.
Learn from sources like the Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum, Hiroshima for Global Peace, and various historical accounts, providing a comprehensive understanding of Okunoshima's role in history and its current status as a symbol of both guilt and redemption.
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Timeline
00:00:Traveling to the island Japan erased from the map
01:00:The island is now overrun with rabbits
02:01:The story behind Rabbit Island
02:37:What Japan was hiding on this island
03:48:The history of Okunoshima
04:48:The poison gas of Okunoshima
05:38:Post-World War II American occupation
06:26:Why is the island overrun with rabbits?
07:56:A tourist destination with a dark reminder