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Into the Rising Sun

Season 1

2020 · 4 episodes

  1. 1. Fugu

    2020-02-17

    Having avoided it for years, Scott faces his fear of eating the famous poison blowfish, fugu, but the first chef sends him on a mission to find the perfect condiment in the mountains of Yamaguchi.

  2. 2. Tradition of Innovation

    2020-02-17

    Following Hiroshima's devastation in World War II, a culture of perseverance and innovation emerged. Scott explores Japanese interpretations of the traditional café culture, motorcycle customization, steak, and even a crazy heavy metal bar.

  3. 3. Eating to Simplicity

    2020-02-17

    Urban Japan offers impressive mechanization of food, from endless vending machines to unique convenience store offerings, but Scott sets out to learn about preparing a traditional Japanese seafood soup - if he can catch the ingredients first.

  4. 4. Back to Nature

    2020-02-17

    Motorcycling around Japan has worn Scott out, so he spoils himself at a luxurious onsen in the mountains. Exploring the region, Scott meets a swordsmith and a woman who is repopulating her village with scarecrows, before settling down to camp.

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