Aji
trails to oishii tokyo

Today we focus on Aji, or horse mackerel, one of Japan's most popular types of fish due to it being both delicious and economical. Seki-aji is a rare fish caught in the tides of the narrow straits of Kyushu known for its outstanding umami. Experienced fishermen must read the tide and rely on their intuition. Our reporter goes out to fish with one such expert, and also visits a high-class sushi restaurant to learn about Aji sushi preparation methods that vary according to fish size.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 3 seconds

Episode Number: 252

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.


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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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