6 Season
115 Episode
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - Season 0 Episode 16 FOOD FOR PROSPERITY
In Japan, food has long symbolized prosperity, playing a key role in annual festivities. Mochi rice cakes bring fortune in the New Year while azuki red beans ward off evil spirits. Takenoko bamboo shoots grow quickly, symbolizing success, and candies handed out to children bless them with a healthy future. Tour the country with us on a recap of some of Japan's most important foods and the special meaning behind them.
- Year: 2024
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: fish market, food, farming, japanese cuisine, cuisine, food culture, wholesale market, comfort food
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