Trails to Oishii Tokyo

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2019 HD 28min TV-PG Japan English

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farming food fish market japanese cuisine cuisine wholesale market comfort food

S2E8 - SHIRAUO 2020-05-07

Our focus today is Shirauo, often called noodlefish in English. These beautiful fish have tiny, transparent bodies that grow up to only 10 centimeters long. They are both precious and pricey as the fish can only survive in brackish water conditions where freshwater meets seawater. Fishing for Shirauo symbolizes the coming of spring, their peak season. Visit a lake in the northern prefecture of Aomori to find out more about this mysterious fish.

S2E13 - PEAR 2020-10-15

Japanese pears are large, round, juicy and have a great crunch. Chiba Prefecture, which neighbors Tokyo, is known as Japans largest pear producer. Every autumn, its so-called "Pear Street" fills up with farmers hawking their wares. Those farmers have thought up clever ways to make large, sweet pears, like growing branches across horizontal trellises that match the farmers height. That lets the pears get plenty of sunlight and makes harvesting easier. Join us as we bite into Japans world of pears!

S2E16 - WASABI 2020-12-03

Our focus this time is wasabi, the fiery root that is a pillar of Japanese foods like sushi and sashimi. Visit a traditional wasabi field in Shizuoka Prefecture recognized as one of the worlds Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, try futuristic wasabi dishes, and find out why you most likely need a new wasabi grater!

S6E10 - SPRING OYSTERS 2024-06-12

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima Prefecture, Japans largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

S6E19 - EDAMAME 2024-10-30

World-famous edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity. Theyre great simply boiled and seasoned with salt, but check out some other ways to savor their sweet aroma and rich umami.

S7E2 - TURNIP 2025-01-22

Turnips are a versatile ingredient that sparks the imagination of skilled chefs. Visit Japans largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes, from Japanese to French cuisine. (Reporter: Kailene Falls)

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