Journeys in Japan - Season 1 Episode 17 Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
On this edition of journeys in japan, JJ visits Minabe, Wakayama Pref., whose products are an essential part of Japanese food culture. Minabe produces more ume fruit than anywhere else in Japan - 30,000 tons every year. The type of ume grown in the area is called Nanko-ume. They are particularly large and flavorful, and are considered the highest quality in Japan. Most of the fruit harvested is pickled to make umeboshi, one of Japan's most distinctive foods. (Excerpt)
First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010
Last Air date: Oct 22, 2024
Season: 15 Season
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Runtime: 28 minutes
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