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Through the Kitchen Window: For the Love of Akigawa's Sweetfish
The clear waters of the Akigawa River course through a verdant gorge, just 90 minutes west of Tokyo. They are home to a treasured fish that has been enjoyed for centuries -- the Ayu or Sweetfish. We meet 2 men who cherish this fish, in season briefly from early summer to early autumn. One has devoted his life to protecting its pure waters. The other saves its viscera to prepare a fermented delicacy. Their kitchens are full of gratitude for this life born and protected in the Akigawa River.
Aired: Nov 24, 2021 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 15m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK
Episodes
01: Ground Detective Simon Wallis: Case 2 Soy Sauce02: Fishing Crazy: Divine Duel at Sea03: Close to ART: WATARI-UM - The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art04: Through the Kitchen Window: Iga - Creating New Out of Old05: A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Ai, the Natural Indigo of Japan06: A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Keeping Barrel-brewed Soy Sauce Alive07: Starting Over: Back to School Part 308: Starting Over: The Flight Goes On Part 309: Starting Over: Hotels Old and New Part 310: A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Natural Ice Farmers11: Fishing Crazy: Bonding With a Scaly Partner12: NINJA TRUTH Episode 15: Ninja Communication13: NINJA TRUTH Episode 16: The Fuma Ninja14: Through the Kitchen Window: For the Love of Akigawa's Sweetfish15: Ground Detective Simon Wallis: File #3 "The Case of the Udon Noodles"16: A Treasured Creation: The Bond with Urushi, Japanese Lacquer17: Fishing Crazy: Anglers in Wonderland