Sweet potatoes are widely grown and enjoyed in Japan. They're baked, fried, served in stews and used to make desserts. Throughout history, they have offered a solution to food shortages. And nowadays, they can even help to keep a building cool in summer. Our guest, researcher Hashimoto Ayuki, introduces us to new ways of enjoying this versatile vegetable. And in Plus One, we see some innovative takes on mobile baked potato sales.
Title | Japanology Plus - Season 10 Episode 2 Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary, Talk |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
Cast | Peter Barakan |
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Alternative Titles | ジャパノロジー・プラス |
Keyword | japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society |
First Air Date | Apr 03, 2014 |
Last Air date | Dec 19, 2024 |
Season | 12 Season |
Episode | 325 Episode |
Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
Popularity | 74.456 |
Language | English, Japanese |