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A Taste of Tokyo's Islands: A Special Glass of Liquor

S14 · E6 · 14 Jul 2025 · 28 min

The Izu Islands, off Japan's Pacific coast, are officially part of Tokyo. The islands are famous for producing a liquor called "shochu," a distilled drink made from ingredients such as barley or sweet potatoes. We travel to the Izu Islands, meeting local people and savoring the local spirits.