Overview
Some 200 varieties of Togarashi peppers are cultivated in Japan, most of which are dried and used as spices. We visited the largest production site to lend a hand in the fiery red fields and discovered special techniques for enhancing pungency and umami. "Super-spicy" foods ranging from snacks to full meals are a recent craze in Japan. Find out more as our reporter stands up to the challenge!
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2 - 1NOZAWANA January 08, 2020 -
2 - 2GINGER January 22, 2020 -
2 - 3KOMATSUNA February 12, 2020 -
2 - 4BURI February 26, 2020 -
2 - 5SHARK March 11, 2020 -
2 - 6BREAD April 08, 2020 -
2 - 7MARLIN April 22, 2020 -
2 - 8SHIRAUO May 07, 2020 -
2 - 9STRAWBERRIES May 14, 2020 -
2 - 10KAMABOKO September 03, 2020 -
2 - 11SAUCE September 23, 2020 -
2 - 12HONEY October 08, 2020 -
2 - 13PEAR October 15, 2020 -
2 - 14SATO-IMO November 05, 2020 -
2 - 15SESAME November 12, 2020 -
2 - 16WASABI December 03, 2020 -
2 - 17PEANUTS December 10, 2020 -
2 - 18TOGARASHI PEPPER December 17, 2020 -
2 - 19CUTLASSFISH December 31, 2020