Journeys in Japan - Season 16 - Eps 15: Nishio: Whisking up the Global Matcha Boom

2025-07-0828 min⭐ 9/10

The city of Nishio lies in the Mikawa district of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Thanks to the elegance of its traditional architecture, the town has been nicknamed the "Little Kyoto of the Mikawa area." Nishio is one of the largest producers of matcha in Japan, and tea is widely grown across the city. There are many tea houses that serve matcha and also offer sweets made from the powdered green tea. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Elisabeth Llopis soaks in Nishio's deep culture of matcha, samples other delicacies such as unagi (freshwater eel), and visits an island that has become known for its arts and crafts.

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Journeys in Japan

Title: Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Last Air Date: 2025-04-15

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 16

Total Episodes: 526

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK

Synopsis

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Cast

Bill Sullivan

Bill Sullivan

Self - Narrator (voice)

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