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Japan Eats!

339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings

What is Japanese food? Sushi, or ramen, or kaiseki? What about Izakaya? Akiko Katayama, a Japanese native, New York-based food writer and director of the New York Japanese Culinary Academy, tells you all about real Japanese food and food culture. With guests ranging from sake producers with generations of experience to American chefs pushing the envelope of Japanese gastronomy, Japanese cuisine is demystified here!

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Episode 139: A Blue-eyed Japanese Tea Ambassador

November 19, 2018 21:31 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Tea is an essential element of Japanese culture. If you visit someone’s house, he or she will ask you “would you like a cup of tea”? Some people may find green tea a little too bitter or exotic, but there is a lot to discover in the world of Japanese green tea. In this episode, Oscar Brekell, a certified Japanese tea instructor based in Tokyo and the owner of "Oscar Brekell Tea Selection", will discuss how he fell in love with Japanese tea, how it changed his life, what tea you should dri...

Episode 138: A Solo Ramen Experience at Ichiran

November 12, 2018 21:42 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Ramen has become as popular as sushi in the US lately, and Ichiran Ramen is particularly unique among hundreds of ramen shops for offering each customer a VERY private dining experience. In this episode, Kayla Copeland of Ichiran USA tells you the concept of the solo dining that can maximize the flavor in your bowl!!! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 137: Sake Ambassador Andrew Richardson

November 05, 2018 21:02 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Our guest today is Andrew Richardson who has worked at The World Sake Imports, one of the greatest sake importers in the U.S., for the last 11 years. Andrew's journey with sake is intriguing - from drinking at a local bar in Kyoto with strangers to creating a sake paring menu at wd~50, the legendary innovative American restaurant in NYC. In this episode, we will discuss his unique career in sake, his favorite sake breweries, and much, much more! Powered by Simplecast

Episode 136: Where To Eat Japanese Food with Massud Ghaussy #2

October 29, 2018 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

"And our guest today is Massud Ghaussy who has a Japanese food and restaurant blog on instagram under TokyoManhattan. His posts not only describe restaurants he has visited, but also include many other elements behind the dishes, such as history, culture and cooking methods. He appeared on Episode 125, and told us about his favorite Japanese chefs and restaurants in Paris, NY and in Tokyo. In this episode, we will continue our conversation with Massud with the focus on sushi restaurants a...

Episode 135: Koji: The Mother of Japanese Fermentation

October 23, 2018 15:18 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Koji is becoming a culinary keyword lately, and our guest Jeremy Umansky is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the field with an innovating, refreshing mindset. We will discover what Koji is, how it is used traditionally, how you can use it in your own kitchen and much, much more!!! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 134: Discover New Style Cocktails with Katana Kitten!

October 15, 2018 14:48 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Japanese cocktail culture is getting global attention lately, but we don’t know too much about what it is outside Japan. Today, we will discover it through the unique concept of Katana Kitten, a new Japanese-American bar in the West Village in NYC. Our guests are three key players of the cocktail industry: Masahiro Urushido, the Managing Partner, Head Bartender & Director of Deliciousness of Katana Kitten, James Tune, the General Manager and Managing Partner and Greg Boehm, the co-owner a...

Episode 133: Izakaya, Katsusando & Tsumami: Introducing an Undiscovered Japanese Food

October 08, 2018 15:26 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

"Yudai Kanayama is the owner of The Izakaya, a casual Japanese restaurant in the East Village, and Samurice at the Canal Street Market in Chinatown, which offers bento boxes, Japanese curry rice, and pour-over miso soup in a cup. There are so many Japanese restaurants outside Japan, but it is not easy to find ones that exemplify the essence of Japanese restaurant culture. Yudai is trying to communicate the unique Japanese tradition that is yet to be known outside Japan. In this episode, w...

Episode 132: Dedicated to Shochu & Awamori

October 01, 2018 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Christopher Pellegrini is one of the few global Shochu and Awamori experts based in Tokyo. He is also the author of “The Shochu Handbook”, which is the first book about shochu and awamori written in a language other than Japanese. Christopher moved to Tokyo in 2002, and discovered the special, traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages, which are yet to be known outside Japan. We will discuss how Christopher got into Shochu and Awamori, what they are, how to drink them, his various activiti...

Episode 131: Everything Dashi

September 24, 2018 20:21 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

This is the 6th episode with Elizabeth Andoh, who already joined us 5 times on Episodes 18, 61, 83, 99 and 108! As always, she shares her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture with us. Elizabeth is a food writer and Japanese cooking instructor based in Tokyo, and she has lived in Japan for over 50 years. She runs the culinary arts program called A Taste of Culture, which offers a great opportunity for non-Japanese people to explore Japanese culture through its food. E...

Episode 130: Expressing the Japanese Tradition: New & Creative Ways

September 17, 2018 18:53 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

"Chikara Yamada is the chef/owner of Yamada Chikara New York in Midtown Manhattan, which opened in May 2018. Chikara also is the chef/owner of the highly recognized restaurant called Yamada Chikara in Tokyo, which serves japanese dishes with A modern twists. Chikara’s background is intriguing. He spent 7 years in Europe, owned a successful Japanese restaurant and eventually worked for the renowned chef Ferran Adria at El Bulli in San Sebastioan, Spain. And his style of cooking reflects h...

Episode 129: A Sustainable Sushi Restaurant

September 10, 2018 19:35 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

David Torchiano, Josh Arak, TJ Provenzano and Jeff Miller, the team from the highly recognized and charming 8- seat Japanese sushi restaurant Mayanoki in Alphabet City, will join me to discuss their efforts to achieve their challenging goals: serving the best sushi and conserve the precious ocean resources. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 128: Translating Japanese Drink Culture

August 13, 2018 19:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Coco Kayoko Seo, Japanese beverage specialist, worked at the legendary Japanese cocktail bar Angel’s Share in the East Village, and is a certified as Sake and Shochu Adviser. Currently she hosts a fun, weekly educational happy hour at Bar Moga in the West Village called Coco’s Spirit. We will discuss how Coco became a Japanese beverage expert, what Coco’s Spirit is, what Japanese spirits you should try now, and much, much more! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 127: Uchu: My Unique Take on Kaiseki

July 30, 2018 20:39 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

This week's guest is Sam Clonts, the executive Kaiseki chef at Uchu in Manhattan’s Lower East side. He earned a Michelin star at 25, five months after the opening of the restaurant. Uchu is uniquely and deeply Japanese, despite the fact that Sam trained as a chef almost entirely in the United States. We discover how Sam studied Japanese cuisine, how he expresses the idea of Kaiseki, his new Wagyu sandwich restaurant, and much, much more! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 126: Sushi Noz: Pursuing Authenticity in America

July 23, 2018 19:50 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Sushi had become a part of the American diet, and we now see more authentic sushi restaurants, particularly in NYC. In this episode, the partners at Sushi Noz in Manhattan will discuss what the authentic sushi culture is, how two young Americans opened a sushi restaurant with a classically trained Japanese chef, and much more! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 125: Where To Eat Japanese Food: A Guide

July 16, 2018 19:13 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Massud Ghaussy, Afghan-Japanese Francophile living in NYC, has a unique Japanese food and restaurant blog on instagram under TokyoManhattan. His posts not only describe restaurants he has visited, but also include many other elements behind the dishes, such as history, culture and cooking methods. On this episode, Massud shares his favorite Japanese restaurants, the latest trend of Japanese dining culture, and much, much more! Here are the restaurants mentioned in this episode: Paris: •...

Episode 124: Somebody Feed Phil (in Japan)

July 09, 2018 19:54 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, which is the winner of 15 Emmy Awards, now takes us to the most fascinating food destinations through his fantastic food travel shows I'll Have What Phil's Having on PBS, and the new Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix. On this episode, Phil will share his his deep insight into Japanese food culture. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 123: Japan Paved the Way to Becoming a Chef

July 02, 2018 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week's guest is Christina Lecki, the executive chef of Reynard in Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel. Lecki was inspired to pursue cooking after a trip to Japan, and she and Akiko discuss this pivotal experience, and much more! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 122: Finding the Path Between Kyoto and New York

June 25, 2018 20:40 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

This week, Akiko is joined by Dan Tominaga, the chef/owner of the "modern" Japanese restaurant Another C in Kyoto. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 121: The Joy of Sake with Chris Pearce

June 11, 2018 19:49 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Akiko is joined by Chris Pearce, organizer of The Joy of Sake, the largest sake tasting in the world outside Japan, with a superb array of premium labels and the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. Chris talks about how the largest sake tasting event outside Japan was born and became sake lovers must-go destination!!! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 120: What is Kyoto-style Sushi?

June 04, 2018 20:40 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Host Akiko Katayama is joined by Yuji Haraguchi of Yuji Ramen, Okonomi, Osakana, and the newly opened Kyoto-style sushi restaurant Okozushi, all in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He also has a restaurant in Kyoto called Lorimer Kyoto. In this episode, Yuji shares his philosophy of introducing the unique Japanese "sea to table" fish culture to a global audience through his unique restaurants and a shop. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 119: My Internship at a Shochu Distillery

May 21, 2018 19:50 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

On this week's show, Akiko is joined by Chuck Malone, the second American to work in a shochu distillery. In the fall of 2017, he spent three months in Amami-o-shima, an island off the coast of Kagoshima, making kokuto (black sugar) shochu. He’s now returned to the U.S. and is plotting his next move. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 118: The Way of Whisky

May 07, 2018 20:32 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

On today's show, we welcome Dave Broom, author of The Way of Whiskey: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky. Broom has visited Japan 30 times in the past 16 years, studying and learning about its whiskies. In this major new book he shares his personal journey around Japan's whisky distilleries and the unique whisky culture of the country. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 117: Let’s Make Wagashi Japanese Sweets!

April 09, 2018 20:25 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Machiko Chiba is a best-selling cookbook author and television personality in Japan. Her invention, the patented Cook-Zen microwave pot, was the top-selling item on QVC Japan for seven years. A proponent of "good food and good health," she teaches her microwave cooking techniques to aspiring chefs around the world. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 116: What's Beyond Sushi & Ramen?

April 02, 2018 19:52 - 50 minutes - 45.7 MB

Today's guest is John McCarthy, a former attorney who gave up the practice of law to attend the French Culinary Institute. After graduating from FCI at the top of his class, he worked for Chef Wylie Dufresne at wd-50 for several years, ultimately becoming Chef Wylie’s research and development cook. In 2012, he opened The Crimson Sparrow restaurant in Hudson, New York, which served a tasting menu of cuisine that employs French and Japanese technique and incorporates flavors and ingredients pr...

Episode 115: My Experience in a Kyoto Kitchen

March 19, 2018 21:53 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Josh Plunkett started cooking at Chapter One in Dublin before moving to New York where he worked at Momofuku, Luksus and Atera. Having spent the last year cooking in Kyoto, Japan he’s getting ready to make a move to San Francisco. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 114: Ask the Sake Expert

March 12, 2018 20:34 - 1 hour - 57 MB

This week, Akiko is joined by Jamie Graves, the Japanese portfolio manager at Skurnik Wines, a leading wine and spirits importer and distributer based in New York City. Jamie has an extensive knowledge of sake, and discusses the Kimoto Method of making sake, how long sake keeps after opening a bottle, and much more! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 113: Tokyo New Wave

March 05, 2018 21:31 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in the studio by Andrea Fazzari, a Tokyo based international photographer, author, and dining consultant with a background in fashion and film. Her book Tokyo New Wave: 31 Chefs Defining Japan's Next Generation will be released on March 13, 2018 worldwide. She has written, photographed, and styled this unique 304 page book, her love letter to Japan and its distinct philosophy and approach to food. It includes 435 of her phot...

Episode 112: Growing Up in a Sumo Family

February 26, 2018 21:46 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

This week's guest is Ryunosuke "Jesse" Matsuoka, a certified sake sommelier, whose father was a top-ranked sumo wrestler in Japan before making his reputation as a chef in America. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 111: What is Japanese Cocktail Culture?

February 19, 2018 21:36 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Akiko is joined by Frank Cisneros, a Brooklyn-based bartender who lived and worked in Japan for a year, immersing himself in Japanese cocktail culture. Tune in to hear how learning the intricacies of Japanese bartending helped Cisneros to elevate his craft. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 110: Acid Trip to Japan

February 12, 2018 21:53 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Akiko is joined by fellow HRN host Michael Harlan Turkell, author of the book Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar: With Recipes from Leading Chefs, Insights from Top Producers, and Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Make Your Own. Tune in for a discussion of all things vinegar! Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 109: Shochu’sday with Stephen Lyman

February 05, 2018 21:51 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

This week's guest is Stephen Lyman, one of the leading American experts on authentic Japanese shochu. He has visited approximately 70 shochu distilleries and has sampled around 2,000 different brands. In 2015, he was the first person to become a certified shochu adviser through the Sake School of America. He was also designated the first shochu ambassador through the Cool Japan initiative from the Japan National Tourism Organization. He now works closely with the Japanese government, importe...

Episode 108: The Quintessential Japanese Condiments & Seasonings

January 29, 2018 21:11 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Akiko welcomes Elizabeth Andoh of A Taste of Culture back to the program to discuss quintessential Japanese condiments and seasonings. A Taste of Culture is a culinary arts program that combines spicy tidbits of food lore with practical tips and skill-building lessons on how to prepare Japanese food. Programs are conducted in Tokyo, Japan, and offer a unique opportunity for foreign residents and visitors from overseas to explore and enjoy Japan's culture through its food. Instruction, by An...

Episode 107: The 17th Generation Japanese Bladesmith

January 22, 2018 21:02 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

On this week's episode, Akiko welcomes Murray Carter of Carter Cutlery, makers of handcrafted high performance cutlery using time-honored, traditional Japanese blade-smithing techniques. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 106: Nourishing Japan: Japanese Food Education

January 15, 2018 21:28 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

On the season premiere of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Alexis Agliano Sanborn, an independent researcher, community organizer, and artist. Her research interests include food education, environmentalism, and sustainability. She received her Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and Japanese from UC Santa Barbara in 2008. In 2013, she received her A.M. from Harvard University in Regional Studies of East Asia. Currently, she is a Program Coordinator at New York University'...

Episode 105: The First Sake Brewery in New York

December 11, 2017 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in studio by Brian Polen & Brandon Doughan, co-owners of Brooklyn Kura, the very first Japanese sake brewery in NYC. Now that sushi and ramen are part of the American diet people are becoming more familiar with sake and opening sake breweries across the country. Brian and Brandon share a bit about their experience brewing sake outside of Japan and mixing tradition with innovation. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 104: Modern Nikkei Cuisine in the Heart of Manhattan

November 27, 2017 20:53 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Mina Newman, the executive chef of Sen Sakana. There, she collaborates with Osaka native Taku Nagai, a well-respected chef in his own right, to blend Japanese and Peruvian flavors and dishes, showcasing the cuisine that was created with the migration of Japanese people to Peru. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 103: The Incredible Power of Natto

November 20, 2017 20:45 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week on Japan Eats, Akiko is joined by Heidi Nestler, a fermentation teacher and co-owner of Wanpaku Foods, a Portland-based maker of traditional Japanese natto. In Japanese “wanpaku” is used endearingly to describe a naughty or mischievous child. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 102: How I Became a Traditional Comic Storyteller in Japan

November 13, 2017 20:55 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

On today's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko is joined by Katsura Sunshine, a traditional Japanese Storyteller. On September 1st , 2008, Sunshine was accepted as an apprentice to the great Rakugo Storytelling Master, Katsura Bunshi VI, and subsequently received the name Katsura Sunshine. Sunshine received his professional debut in Singapore the following year, and completed his three-year Rakugo apprenticeship in November, 2012. Sunshine divides his time between London and Tokyo. Japan Eat...

Episode 101: An Introduction to Kaiseki

October 30, 2017 19:16 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

This week on Japan Eats, Akiko is joined in studio by Naoki Takahashi of Naoki NYC. Tucked away in a hidden space in Chelsea, Naoki serves seasonal multi-course Japanese cuisines in a Zen-like interior. The recently launched kaiseki-style restaurant is part of Create Restaurants Holdings, which operates over 800 restaurants in Japan and around Asia. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 100: My Apprenticeship at a Japanese Sake Brewery

October 23, 2017 19:27 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, Akiko is joined in studio by Tim Sullivan, Brand Ambassador for the Hakkaisan Sake Brewery. Tim was the first person ever to receive a Cultural Activities Visa to study sake making in Japan! He founded UrbanSake.com, America’s longest-running sake website, and was awarded the title of “Sake Samurai” by the Japan Sake Brewer’s Association in recognition of his work promoting sake outside of Japan. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 99: Japanese Tableware with Elizabeth Andoh

October 16, 2017 20:21 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, author and Japanese cuisine specialist Elizabeth Andoh is back in studio to chat with host Akiko about Japanese tableware. Looks aren't the only important thing in Japanese utensils; plates, bowls, and chopsticks must be functional, adequate for the type of food and season of the year, and above all feel good in the hands and mouth. Here are the links to the seasonal recipes for the fall that Elizabeth mentioned during the show: Sanma Dobin Mushi Enj...

Episode 98: Table for Two USA

October 09, 2017 19:49 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Mayumi Uejima-Carr of the Table for Two USA organization, a nonprofit that simultaneously addresses the opposing issues of malnutrition/hunger in developing countries and overconsumption/obesity in the developed world. The concept is to take excess calories from places like the U.S. and transfer them to countries in need. World Food Day 2017 “Change the World with Onigiri” #OnigiriAction 1 Onigiri photo post brings 5 school meals ...

Episode 97: Japanese Whisky: Balance & Harmony

October 02, 2017 21:48 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in studio by Shinji Fukuyo, Whisky expert and chief blender of Suntory. Shinji Fukuyo joined Suntory in 1984 and eventually transferred to the whisky blending department in 1992. He quickly rose through the ranks and after four years studying at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh he moved to work in the Morrison Bowmore team in 1999, creating whiskies for Bowmore, Glen Garioch and Auchentoshan. In 2006 Shinji returned to ...

Episode 96: The Art of Mochi

September 25, 2017 19:17 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Fujiko Aoki, chef and owner at Mochin Rin. A dessert specialist, Fujiko created a new type of mochi that doesn’t quite exist in Japan by infusing New York’s locally-sourced ingredients into Japan’s popular traditional dessert. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 95: New Style Sushi: Balancing Tradition and Creativity

September 18, 2017 20:52 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by chefs Nick Kim & Jimmy Lau of Shuko, where the duo offers daily tasting menus based on traditional Japanese flavors and techniques from the kitchen and sushi bar. Chefs Kim and Lau build their menu based on seasonality and freshness, sourcing ingredients locally and internationally. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast

Episode 94: The Japanese Pantry

September 11, 2017 19:57 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

On the season premiere of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in the studio by Chris Bonomo, a passionate home cook who especially loves Japanese food. He is the co-founder of The Japanese Pantry, an organization dedicated to bringing the best quality artisanal Japanese ingredients to professional and recreational cooks in North America. If you are interested in artisanal Japanese ingredients, go to www.TheJapanesePantry.com and here’s a 15% discount code for Japan Eats listeners: J...

Episode 93: A Whale of a Tale

August 07, 2017 20:25 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

On the season finale of Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Megumi Sasaki, a film director and producer who was born and raised in Japan, and has lived in New York City since 1988. Her latest project is the documentary A Whale of a Tale, a deep dive into how the sleepy fishing town of Taiji in southern Japan became a battleground between local whalers and international activists, following the release of a previous documentary about whale and dolphin hunting. Japan Eats is powere...

Episode 92: Miss Sake USA!!!

July 31, 2017 19:54 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in the studio by Jessica Joly, a sake sommelier who became the very first Miss SAKE USA in 2016. Miss SAKE USA is a beauty pageant organized by the Miss SAKE Association in Japan to select a Sake Ambassador responsible for the representation and promotion of Japanese Sake in the United States. 2016 was the inaugural year of this pageant being held outside of Japan. Japan Eats is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 91: Why Does Aged Raw Fish Taste Great?

July 24, 2017 19:53 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined in the studio by Idan Elkon, co-owner of Ichimura, a ten seat sushi bar serving an omakase dining experience. Tune in to hear them discuss why fresh fish is not always better, particularly for sushi.

Episode 90: Japanese School Lunch

July 17, 2017 19:56 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayama is joined by Atsuko Quirk, a documentary filmmaker and environmental activist. Her recent short documentary, School Lunch in Japan, has over 9 million views on YouTube, and been widely inspirational, showing the importance of "quality of the mealtime" to many in the public school community. Here are links to Atsuko's impressive films: “School Lunch in Japan “It’s Not Just About Eating!”   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uU You can w...

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