TRAVEL
Traditional home dishes from the Gastronomic city
Hakata city, Fukuoka Pref.
TRAVEL
2014
30mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
“Gameni stew", “Mizutaki hot-pot” and “Hakata Zoni stew” are some of the traditional dishes from the gastronomic city of Fukuoka.
This documentary focuses on the regional cuisines, which have been passed on generations by Hakatakko (Hakata local people) who are known for their high-spirited characters. It also talks about the recipes, and the history behind the dishes.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
This documentary focuses on the regional cuisines, which have been passed on generations by Hakatakko (Hakata local people) who are known for their high-spirited characters. It also talks about the recipes, and the history behind the dishes.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
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