Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture
Episode 9 · 2012-03-06
- Documentary
Episode overview
For centuries, wheat noodles known as udon have been popular in Japan, especially in Kagawa, Shikoku Island. There are around 900 udon restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture, not just in residential areas but also hidden away in the hills. People come to Kagawa from all over Japan to enjoy these noodles, which are known as Sanuki udon, after the region's historical name. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Michael Rivas explores Kagawa, finding out all about Sanuki udon and other local food products, and meeting the local people. In the old days, making udon was considered one of the most important skills for women in Kagawa to acquire before getting married. In Kotohira Town, reputed to be the birthplace of Sanuki udon, Michael is invited to an udon party in a private home. He tries his hand at making the noodles, and sees first-hand how important udon is in the life of the local community. (Excerpt)
28 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. Walking the Historic Nakasendo2012-01-10
2. Samurai Days in Satsuma2012-01-17
3. Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy2012-01-24
4. Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi2012-01-31
5. Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World2012-02-07
6. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture2012-02-14
7. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture2012-02-21
8. Life in the Deep Snow2012-02-28
9. Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture2012-03-06
10. Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture2012-03-07
11. Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture2012-03-13
12. Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs2012-03-20
13. Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand2012-03-27
14. Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways2012-04-03
15. Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture2012-04-10
16. Time Travelling in Shiga2012-04-17
17. On Two Wheels to Aso2012-04-24
18. Getting Lost in Pink Petals2012-05-01
19. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime2012-05-22
20. Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa2012-05-29
21. A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway2012-06-05
22. Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa2012-06-12
23. Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa2012-06-19
24. Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi2012-06-26
25. The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu2012-07-03
26. Sapporo: The Good Life2012-07-10
27. Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture2012-07-17
28. Kumano Kodo Iseji Route2012-08-07
29. Rishiri: From Sea to Summit2012-08-14
30. Rebun: A Floating Garden2012-08-21
31. Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa2012-08-28
32. Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata2012-09-04
33. Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami2012-09-11
34. Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture2012-09-18
35. Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo2012-10-02
36. Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa2012-10-16
37. Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko2012-10-23
38. Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka2012-10-30
39. Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition2012-11-06
40. Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka2012-11-13
41. Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma2012-11-20
42. Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast2012-11-27
43. All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue2012-12-04
44. Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki2012-12-11
