Spiritual Explorers

Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life (3x1)

Air date: Jan 03, 2020

"Itadakimasu" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. What kind of meaning this short word has to Japanese people? The 2 explorers have traveled to Minamiboso in Chiba Prefecture. A local shrine here worships the deity of cooking which is very rare. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of "Itadakimasu."