Trails to Tsukiji

Ama-ebi is enjoyed boiled and eaten in sandwiches or salads around the world. As preparing this shrimp raw brings out its rich, sweet texture, it's commonly eaten in the form of sashimi or sushi in Japan. We explore unique fishing methods and local cuisine in Kanazawa, and visit a ramen shop that makes broth using the shrimp's flavorful head and shells.

Ama-ebi is enjoyed boiled and eaten in sandwiches or salads around the world. As preparing this shrimp raw brings out its rich, sweet texture, it's commonly eaten in the form of sashimi or sushi in Japan. We explore unique fishing methods and local cuisine in Kanazawa, and visit a ramen shop that makes broth using the shrimp's flavorful head and shells.

Miso is a seasoning born of a fermentation process using various bacteria. It's used to make miso soup, a Japanese soul food essential to daily dining. While miso is produced all over Japan, we go to rice-producing Yamagata Prefecture to check out a traditional production method using giant, 100-year-old barrels. A visit to a Zen temple reveals the deep connection between miso and Zen training. In the ancient capital of Kamakura, we introduce inventive dishes that breathe new life into miso.

Miso is a seasoning born of a fermentation process using various bacteria. It's used to make miso soup, a Japanese soul food essential to daily dining. While miso is produced all over Japan, we go to rice-producing Yamagata Prefecture to check out a traditional production method using giant, 100-year-old barrels. A visit to a Zen temple reveals the deep connection between miso and Zen training. In the ancient capital of Kamakura, we introduce inventive dishes that breathe new life into miso.