Explore Japan

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21 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired November 25, 2016

Overview

Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.

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Best Eats and Hidden Gems

Season 1 - Episode 19 - 0h 28m

Air Date

April 01, 2022

Overview

There are as many dietary lifestyles as there are cultures in the world. Is it possible to follow religious or moral dietary restrictions in Japan? Harry Sugiyama will answer that question by exploring Japan’s growth of vegan, vegetarian, and halal-friendly restaurants and shops. Can vegetarians comfortably visit Japan? Where in Tokyo is Islamic Street? Is there such a thing as vegan desert? Find out the answers to these questions and more while exploring the cutting edge of Japanese food diversity. Not to mention some dos and don’ts to help navigate the formalized Japanese gourmet scene.