Anthony Bourdain travels to the alluring island of Okinawa to explore its multi-faceted historical, political, cultural and culinary perspectives.
Original Airdate: Season 6, 2015.
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Nov 2022
Selects: How Umami Works!
For millennia humans have recognized four tastes, but in the 1980s a fifth taste first isolated in Japan gained worldwide acceptance - and took off like a rocket! Learn about meaty, musty, savory umami in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36m 14s
May 2021
Ancient Polynesia: Pioneers of the Pacific
Despite sporadic food sources and the dangers of the deep sea, the remote islands of the Pacific Ocean have been home to Polynesians for more than a millennium. But what was life like for the first people to venture between Hawaii, New Zealand and Easter Island, to name a few? In ... Show More
31m 19s
<p>Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!</p><br><p>Wanna say hi? <a href="mailto:abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com</a> </p><br><p>More Abroad In Japan shows available below, ... Show More