Japanology Plus mini - Season 2 Episode 13 Wasabi
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at wasabi, a plant that grows natively in Japan's mountain valleys. It's used to make a condiment with a distinctive green color and an eye-watering heat. Most commonly served with sushi and soba, it has become a pillar of Japanese cuisine. We examine its history, and some of its many surprising uses.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: japan, japanese folklore, japanese culture
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