Seasoning the Seasons · SEASON 14
A Taste of Tokyo's Islands: A Special Glass of Liquor
Episode 6 · 2025-07-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
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.
28 minutes
Season 14 episodes
1. Sea of Okhotsk: Blessings of the Drift Ice2025-01-06
2. Suppai: The Secrets of Japan's Sour Treats2025-02-10
3. Okuaizu: Hamlet in Snow2025-03-17
4. The Flower Pilgrimages of Shikoku2025-04-21
5. Kyoto: Blessings of Water2025-06-02
6. A Taste of Tokyo's Islands: A Special Glass of Liquor2025-07-14
7. Tributes and Purveyors2025-09-01
8. Hida through the Winter2025-10-13
9. Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter2025-11-24
