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Nodoguro

Nodoguro, characterized by red scales and large eyes, is a fatty, umami-packed fish. Starting out on regional dinner tables, it achieved national fame along with the development of the internet and shipping technology. Its flavor had a lot to do with its success, as demand eventually bumped nodoguro up to high-end prices! Visit Hamada Fishing Port in Shimane Prefecture to learn nodoguro's importance on local industry, and feast your eyes on juicy dishes at Japanese and French restaurants in Tokyo. (Reporter: Saskia Thoelen)

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  • Originally Aired October 25, 2023
  • Network Japan NHK World
  • Created October 27, 2023 by
    fearlessleader
  • Modified October 27, 2023 by
    aiwazz