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Katayaki - Ninja Snack for the World
Iga city, Mie Pref.

FOOD 2016 25 minutes Episode(s): 1 english Japanese
[Food of Japan Season 2]

Iga City,  Mie prefecture is traditionally known for Iga Ninja. What kind of food did ninjas eat? Katayaki is a regional snack that is said to come from the food that ninjas used to eat as easy-to-carry snacks. This unique snack was exhibited at the World Expo in Milan, Italy in 2015 and it received positive feedback from visitors around the world. This program explores the flavor of Katayaki and its origin.

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Part of the "Food of Japan Series 2"!

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