Daisuke Utagawa and Rudy Maxa
Tokyo is the heart of Japan and its exquisite cuisine. With 37 million people and an uncountable number of restaurants, it’s no surprise. The city is one of the culinary locations that Rudy Maxa, host of Rudy Maxa’s World on public television, and Washington, D.C., restaurateur Daisuke Utagawa (Daikaya, Bantam King, Haikan, Sushiko) explore in their new television project, Taste of Japan.
Premiering on public television in 2017, the series follows Maxa and Utagawa as they tour Tokyo; Kyushu, one of Japan’s southern islands; and Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, in search of the ingredients, the people, and the traditions behind some of the regions’ most memorable foods.
Hear from Maxa and Utagawa as they discuss the commitment, pride, and precision that creates Japanese cuisine. View the series’ Tokyo episode, in which they visit a shop that perfectly polishes and blends rice; a specialized vinegar factory; a lush wasabi farm outside the city; and more food-focused stops. Following the screening, enjoy samples of sushi courtesy of Sushiko in Chevy Chase.
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