Trails to Oishii Tokyo (2019) : 4x25

Kaki, or Japanese persimmons, represent fall in Japan. Introduced to Europe in around the 16th century, the fruit is referred to by its Japanese name around the world. Around 60 varieties of nutritious kaki can be found across Japan, with differing flavors and shapes. Visit Wakayama Prefecture to taste local kaki dishes, then head to a village deep in the mountains where curtains of dried kaki hang. Discover a New Year's tradition involving the fruit, and more about kaki's deep roots in Japanese culture.