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Onigiri

Some foreigners living in Japan are really into ordinary things in daily life. As guests they explore their charm together with Poet Arthur Binard. The first episode is "onigiri," rice balls. Anna Mitzel from Ukraine is drawn to onigiri. Her Japanese boyfriend brought onigiri every time he met her at the airport. She says, "It's more than just food. The cook's love is in it." Binard visits Anna's favorite onigiri shop. He unravels the secret behind its charm with the poet's sensibility.

English
  • Originally Aired January 9, 2021
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Network NHK World
  • Created October 7, 2021 by
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  • Modified October 7, 2021 by
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