Trails to Tsukiji

Tomato (2x12)

Air date: Jun 15, 2016

Of all the produce sold in Tsukiji Market, tomatoes are the king. In this episode, we visit tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's unique tomato culture. Find out why Japanese tomatoes look so beautiful, how a disastrous typhoon led to the invention of an unusually sweet tomato, and how one bold chef fuses them with traditional Japanese cuisine.