LOCATION

Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean
on the east coast of Africa.

Approximately 11,000km from Japan

It's 30 hours away by plane.

It is a distant island country.

In fact, it is the fourth largest island in the world.

Approximately 1.6 times as much as Japan.

PEOPLE

Madagascar's ancestors mainly
from Southeast Asian regions by boat or canoe.

These are people who migrated
across the Indian Ocean. Therefore,
there are many Asian cultures and customs.

Take off your shoes at home,

bend down when passing in front of people,
There are also words
with similar meanings in Japanese.

FOOD

Madagascar's cuisine is diverse.

Rice is the staple food.

There are also plenty of fruits and seafood.

Made with ginger, garlic and spices

Stewed dishes are popular.

It was once ruled by France,

You can also find a lot of French cuisine.

POVERTY

While geographically part of the African
continent, Madagascar is classified among
the world's poorest nations.
The stark reality is that approximately 75%
of the population subsists on less than $2 a day.

The country faces immense, systemic challenges,
including economic fragility, limited access
to education, a deteriorating healthcare system,
and deep-seated social inequality.

Here, the sun blazes intensely over
a boundless ocean.

The people live with a vibrant, fivefold intensity,
eating and dancing passionately.
In this very simplicity, this beautiful nothingness,
deep happiness takes root.
This is the truth of Madagascar.