Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Season 5 Episode 9: HOYA

The hoya, or sea pineapple, is one of the ocean's hidden delicacies. Protected by a hard shell, the marine animal's meat offers a wide range of flavors, including rich umami. In Miyagi Prefecture, hoya aquaculture has come a long way since the devastating tsunami that followed the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Feast your eyes on an array of dishes featuring the edible ascidian, and discover how a restaurant in Tokyo is breathing new life into French cuisine.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

8

Episodes:

149

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

28 min

First Air:

2019

Rating:

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