Journeys in Japan: 5x1
Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake
Murakami, in Niigata Prefecture, northwestern Japan, has a long history of catching and processing salmon from the Miomote River that runs through the city. Over the centuries, the area has developed many customs and traditions, as well as numerous recipes for preparing the fish. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, George Bourdaniotis watches salmon being caught by the local fishermen.
5 - 1Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake Jan. 28, 2014- 5 - 2Hiroshima: The City of Hope Feb. 04, 2014
- 5 - 3A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi Feb. 11, 2014
- 5 - 4Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn Feb. 25, 2014
- 5 - 5Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring Mar. 04, 2014
- 5 - 6Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea Mar. 11, 2014
- 5 - 7Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice Mar. 18, 2014
- 5 - 8Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities Mar. 25, 2014
- 5 - 9Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship Apr. 01, 2014
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- 5 - 11Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense Apr. 15, 2014
- 5 - 12Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage Apr. 22, 2014
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- 5 - 15Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship May. 13, 2014
- 5 - 16Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals Jun. 10, 2014
- 5 - 17Izumo: Land of Living Legends Jun. 17, 2014
- 5 - 18Splashing and Chilling in Minakami Jun. 24, 2014
- 5 - 19Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection Jul. 01, 2014
- 5 - 20Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino Jul. 08, 2014
- 5 - 21Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition Jul. 15, 2014
- 5 - 22Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise Jul. 22, 2014
- 5 - 23Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro Jul. 29, 2014
- 5 - 24Iwate: Road to Recovery Aug. 05, 2014
- 5 - 25Okinawa: The Land of Karate Aug. 12, 2014
- 5 - 26Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization Aug. 19, 2014
- 5 - 27Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods Aug. 26, 2014
- 5 - 28Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea Sep. 16, 2014
- 5 - 29Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water Sep. 23, 2014
- 5 - 30Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship Oct. 14, 2014
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- 5 - 32Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance Oct. 28, 2014
- 5 - 33Into the Heart of Kyoto Nov. 04, 2014
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- 5 - 35Savoring Fall on Shodoshima Nov. 18, 2014
- 5 - 36Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea Nov. 25, 2014
- 5 - 37Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft Dec. 02, 2014
- 5 - 38Yokohama Stories Dec. 09, 2014
- 5 - 39Echizen: The World of Washi Dec. 30, 2014