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Food and Folkways in the City of Fish

DOCUMENTARY 2012 30 mins Episode(s): 1 english English
Choshi is a long-established fishing town.
By using catches not normally sold at the market, such as shark meat for fish paste and fish cakes, and preserved seaweed, Choshi has established a rich cuisine all of its own, which has sustained the community for many years.

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