Trails to Oishii Tokyo · SEASON 5
YOMOGI
Episode 6 · 2023-05-17

- Documentary
Episode overview
Yomogi speckles the fields and roadside greenery of the spring season. Used in various dishes, from savory to sweet, the plant is also used to produce a substance called moxa for healing methods that date back over 1,000 years. The "queen of the herbs" is even mentioned in classical poetry. With health benefits thought to promote longevity, it's played a key role in Okinawan tradition. Dig in to discover more about this overlooked weed!
28 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. SHIITAKE2023-01-25
2. SERI2023-02-15
3. WASANBON2023-03-08
4. SOMEN2023-03-22
5. KUZU2023-04-19
6. YOMOGI2023-05-17
7. HIMONO2023-05-31
8. YUBA2023-06-14
9. HOYA2023-07-12
10. BUTTER2023-07-19
11. JAPANESE MUSTARD2023-08-02
12. JAPANESE CURRY2023-09-13
13. FUKUSHIMA: FRUIT KINGDOM2023-09-27
14. WAGASHI2023-10-18
15. NODOGURO2023-10-25
16. JAPANESE GIN2023-11-08
17. SAITAMA WHEAT2023-11-22
18. APPLES2023-12-06
19. GOBO2023-12-27