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Japan's Gastronomy Tourism: Key to Regional Revival? (2024x25)


Air date: Nov 08, 2024

Wealthy overseas tourists have been visiting depopulated parts of rural Japan in increasing numbers to savor unique culinary experiences specific to those regions. So-called gastronomy tourism allows visitors to experience the culture and history of a region through its food, and the unexpected economic benefits are already being felt. We explore the new frontier of fine-dining tourism in Japan.

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