Shark
trails to oishii tokyo

Shark meat has been eaten in Japan since ages past. It's often used in old-school Japanese soul foods such as Oden. We visit Aomori Prefecture, where shark is still eaten regularly, to discover traditional methods for catching and consuming shark, including a collagen-rich dish good for the skin and another excellent for overall health. Join us as we dive into the world of sharks in Japan!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 12 seconds

Episode Number: 250

About Trails to Oishii Tokyo:

TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country.

The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source.

Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.


Future Broadcast times for "Trails to Oishii Tokyo": (show all)

Sun, Oct 13 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Oct 20 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Oct 27 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Nov 3 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Nov 10 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Nov 17 10:00 A.M. Trails to Oishii Tokyo     NH Create (11.4)


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