Trails to Oishii Tokyo S04E15 · SALT

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Salt isn't just an ingredient in Japan, it's used for purification rituals in sumo and at temples and shrines. It all started with an ancient sea salt extraction process. On the northern shores of the Noto Peninsula, registered as a globally important agricultural heritage system, grab your buckets and get to work collecting sea water! Also feast your eyes on seasonings, preserved foods, flavored salts, and more savory delights unique to Japan.

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1. 1 1. MOCHI2022-01-13 · 28mToday we focus on mochi rice cake, an indispensable part of Japanese New Year's celebrations. It's offered to the gods and eaten in traditional Zoni soup as families pray for a hea
2. 2 2. BANANAS2022-01-20 · 28mBananas - a tropical fruit also grown in Japan. Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation in snowy areas. Visit a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions, and c
3. 3 3. BEAN SPROUTS2022-02-02 · 28mBean sprouts are harvested all year and have long been a favorite addition to a healthy diet. All they need is water to grow, so during a food shortage, harsh temperatures, or even
4. 4 4. CHOCOLATE2022-02-23 · 28mJapan is third behind Germany and the UK in terms of chocolate consumption. It's also home to the second-largest number of the world's top 100 chocolatiers after France. The use of
5. 5 5. NORI2022-03-01 · 28mNori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Its flavor is influenced by elements from the sea as well as the nutrients that flow down from mountains. Our reporter Janni t
6. 6 6. AME2022-03-08 · 28mAme – Japanese candy – is seemingly simplistic sugar candy that can be found in a variety of flavors, textures and shapes. It's also an important part of Japanese tradition and cul
7. 7 7. TSUKEMONO2022-03-17 · 28mTsukemono, or Japanese pickles, have come a long way from being just a simple dish paired with rice. They're made using a variety of ingredients and seasonings from all regions of
8. 8 8. SAKE2022-03-23 · 28mSee brewers in action at a 300-year-old brewery, and sing along to a traditional tune that ensures a successful batch. Writer and "sake evangelist" Ota Kazuhiko, will then show you
9. 9 9. NERIMONO2022-03-30 · 28mDiscover Nerimono, traditional ingredients made by processing ground fish meat. A product of age-old wisdom, the food allows large hauls from Japan's surrounding seas to be stored
10. 10 10. TAKENOKO2022-04-20 · 28mTakenoko, or bamboo shoots, are the flavor of spring. Our reporter Janni is put to work on a steep grove where skill and timing are key to harvesting young stems before they harden
11. 11 11. SHIRASU2022-05-04 · 28mSilvery-white Shirasu, or baby Japanese anchovies, are caught along Japan's coasts in the spring and fall. Find boiled and dried ones at your local supermarket, or head closer to a
12. 12 12. SAZAE2022-05-25 · 28mWe focus on Sazae, or turban shell sea snails. Japan is no stranger to shellfish, but consumption of Sazae dates back millennia. Their appearance is distinguished by shells with ja
13. 13 13. CABBAGE2022-06-08 · 28mAffordable and voluminous, cabbage is the star of the Japanese dinner table. The all-purpose veggie is great raw or cooked, and you can't have deep-fried pork cutlets in Japan with
14. 14 14. JAPANESE TEA2022-06-22 · 28mDip into the vibrant world of Japanese tea to sample different aromas and flavors at a specialty shop. At a tea farm using a novel method, a shop owned by a former researcher selli
15. 15 15. SALT2022-07-06 · 28mSalt isn't just an ingredient in Japan, it's used for purification rituals in sumo and at temples and shrines. It all started with an ancient sea salt extraction process. On the no
16. 16 16. SAKURA2022-07-27 · 28mSakura—the beloved cherry blossoms that symbolize the coming of spring in Japan. More than just eye candy, the blossoms and leaves are also salted and consumed. Sakura farmers scra
17. 17 17. WATERMELON2022-08-10 · 28mEating sweet, refreshing watermelon is a popular way to combat the summer heat. In Japan, seasonal festivities wouldn't be quite the same without it. Appropriately named, watermelo
18. 18 18. GOYA2022-09-14 · 28mThe spotlight is on goya, also known as the bitter gourd. A star of Okinawa Prefecture, the summer vegetable is now grown across Japan. But that's only in the last 20 years or so!
19. 19 19. MAITAKE2022-10-05 · 28mMaitake are popular mushrooms packed with aroma and umami. Their uniquely firm texture is perfect for tempura and stir-fried dishes. The development of cultivation technology has t
20. 20 20. JAPANESE CHESTNUT2022-11-02 · 28mJapanese chestnuts are known for their hearty texture, subtle sweetness, and size! Ones from Obuse are especially large. Experience a harvest there and feast your eyes on tradition
21. 21 21. GINKGO NUTS2022-11-16 · 28mDarwin called ginkgo trees living fossils. In fall, they offer a fun splash of yellow to the colorful landscape. Today, we focus on their nuts! The outer shell may smell a bit funn
22. 22 22. FIG2022-11-23 · 28mDelicate and easy to spoil, figs are often sold dry. But in Japan, raw consumption is growing ever more popular. An orchard in Shizuoka Prefecture, where many of Japan's fruits are
23. 23 23. SABA2022-12-07 · 28mOur saba journey begins at Tokyo's Toyosu Market. We then visit Kyoto Prefecture for some festival food that remains a key part of local tradition before heading to Obama, Fukui Pr
24. 24 24. HORSEHAIR CRABS2022-12-21 · 28mHorsehair crabs — the ones covered with tiny hairs. The high-end crustacean is loved for its sweet, delicate meat and rich and creamy innards, or kani miso. At one of the world's l
25. 25 25. KAKI2022-12-28 · 28mKaki, or Japanese persimmons, represent fall in Japan. Introduced to Europe in around the 16th century, the fruit is referred to by its Japanese name around the world. Around 60 va