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Cook Around Japan - Hyogo: Akashi, the City of Octopus

S14 · E13 · 23 Sep 2025 · 28 min

In the city of Akashi, octopus shapes tradition. Chef Hayashi meets local guardians, and unveils a rice dish with an inventive combination of flavors: octopus and umeboshi—the soul of Japan.