Into the Rising Sun(2020)

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1 Seasons

Overview

Global traveller, Scott Wilson, returns to Japan to tour around by motorcycle, and experience the country's rich cultural and cuisine offerings found off the typical tourist trail.

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Ep 1

Fugu

Having avoided it for years, Scott faces his fear of eating the famous poison blowfish, fugu, but the first chef sends him on a mission to find the perfect condiment in the mountains of Yamaguchi.

17/02/2020

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Ep 2

Tradition of Innovation

Following Hiroshima's devastation in World War II, a culture of perseverance and innovation emerged. Scott explores Japanese interpretations of the traditional café culture, motorcycle customization, steak, and even a crazy heavy metal bar.

17/02/2020

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Ep 3

Eating to Simplicity

Urban Japan offers impressive mechanization of food, from endless vending machines to unique convenience store offerings, but Scott sets out to learn about preparing a traditional Japanese seafood soup - if he can catch the ingredients first.

17/02/2020

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Ep 4

Back to Nature

Motorcycling around Japan has worn Scott out, so he spoils himself at a luxurious onsen in the mountains. Exploring the region, Scott meets a swordsmith and a woman who is repopulating her village with scarecrows, before settling down to camp.

17/02/2020