A Care Package From Japan
In this episode, we will discuss why Lillian decided to start Kokoro Care Packages, the artisanal farmers and producers they works with, challenges they face in running the niche global business and m...
14 Apr 202052min
Kato Sake Works: Brewing Sake in Brooklyn
Our guest is Shinobu Kato who is the owner and brewer of Kato Sake Works in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Shinobu soft-opened his sake brewery in March 2020 after several years of dreaming and careful planning...
8 Apr 20201h 1min
A Vegetarian Life in Japan
Our guest is Amanda Cohen who is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy in Lower East Side and co-owner of Lekka Burger in Tribeca in Manhattan. Amanda has been cooking vegetarian food for the last 20 year...
19 Mars 202054min
The Art of Yakitori
Our guest is Atsushi Kono who is the chef de cuisine at Chikarashi Isso in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. Previously Atsushi was the executive chef and General Manager at Torishin, which i...
9 Mars 202044min
What Makes Japanese Cuisine Unique?
Our guest is Massud Ghaussy who has a Japanese food and restaurant blog on instagram under TokyoManhattan. His posts not only describe restaurants he has visited, but also include many other elements ...
2 Mars 202051min
Southern American Plates Inspired By Japanese Cuisine
Our guest is Marc Krampe who is the chef and owner of Southern Hospitality Kitchens in Lafayette, Louisiana.Marc has a unique relationship with Japanese cuisine through his wife’s heritage. His intere...
24 Feb 202050min
Nourishing Japan: Lessons from Japanese Food Education
Our guests are Alexis Agliano Sanborn and Chris Whittaker. Alexis joined us on Episode 106 in 2018 to discuss the production of her new film “Nourishing Japan”. She is the producer and director of th...
17 Feb 202052min
In Pursuit of Perfect Sushi
Our guest is Katsushi Sakai who is the Sushi Head Chef at Kyo Ya, the iconic Japanese restaurant in East Village, Manhattan. Sushi began to draw attention around 1960s in the US and its popularity has...
10 Feb 202040min
