Japan Delish

2024•28m

Documentary

"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.

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Production

NHK, TELECOM STAFF, NHK Global Media Services

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 18, 2024

Last Aired

December 6, 2025

Networks

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Curry Rice

Air date: 2024-10-18

"Curry rice," one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. Why is this dish, born in India, so beloved by the Japanese?

Gyoza

Air date: 2024-10-25

Crisp, hot and delicious Japanese gyoza! And it turns out, gyoza also make great frozen food. Find out how they made it happen!

Yakisoba

Air date: 2024-12-06

Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan.

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