Overview
For centuries, wheat noodles known as udon have been popular in Japan, especially in Kagawa, Shikoku Island. There are around 900 udon restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture, not just in residential areas but also hidden away in the hills. People come to Kagawa from all over Japan to enjoy these noodles, which are known as Sanuki udon, after the region's historical name. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Michael Rivas explores Kagawa, finding out all about Sanuki udon and other local food products, and meeting the local people. In the old days, making udon was considered one of the most important skills for women in Kagawa to acquire before getting married. In Kotohira Town, reputed to be the birthplace of Sanuki udon, Michael is invited to an udon party in a private home. He tries his hand at making the noodles, and sees first-hand how important udon is in the life of the local community. (Excerpt)
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3 - 1Walking the Historic Nakasendo January 10, 2012 -
3 - 2Samurai Days in Satsuma January 17, 2012
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3 - 3Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy January 24, 2012
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3 - 4Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi January 31, 2012
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3 - 5Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World February 07, 2012
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3 - 6Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture February 14, 2012
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3 - 7Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture February 21, 2012
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3 - 8Life in the Deep Snow February 28, 2012
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3 - 9Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture March 06, 2012
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3 - 10Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture March 07, 2012
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3 - 11Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture March 13, 2012
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3 - 12Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Nature's Gift: Hot Springs March 20, 2012
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3 - 13Okinawa: Inspired by the Sea and Land, Crafted by Hand March 27, 2012
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3 - 14Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture: Spring on the Waterways April 03, 2012
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3 - 15Gourmet Adventure: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture April 10, 2012
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3 - 16Time Travelling in Shiga April 17, 2012
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3 - 17On Two Wheels to Aso April 24, 2012
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3 - 18Getting Lost in Pink Petals May 01, 2012
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3 - 19Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 3: Ehime May 22, 2012
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3 - 20Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 4: Kagawa May 29, 2012
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3 - 21A Classic Steam Train Trip: The Oigawa Railway June 05, 2012
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3 - 22Pristine Paradise: Iriomote, Okinawa June 12, 2012
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3 - 23Life in the Slow Lane: Taketomi, Okinawa June 19, 2012
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3 - 24Pure Alpine Waterscapes: Azumino and Kamikochi June 26, 2012
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3 - 25The Cinematic Cityscape of Kitakyushu July 03, 2012
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3 - 26Sapporo: The Good Life July 10, 2012
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3 - 27Going with the Flow: Ehime Prefecture July 17, 2012
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3 - 28Kumano Kodo Iseji Route August 07, 2012
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3 - 29Rishiri: From Sea to Summit August 14, 2012
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3 - 30Rebun: A Floating Garden August 21, 2012
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3 - 31Vibrant Colors, Ancient Tradition: Kanazawa August 28, 2012
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3 - 32Bounty from the Mountains, Sea and Plain: Yamagata September 04, 2012
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3 - 33Forest Sanctuary: Shirakami September 11, 2012
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3 - 34Samurai Spirit and Natural Treasures: Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture September 18, 2012
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3 - 35Japan's Traditional Blue: Tokushima's Indigo October 02, 2012
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3 - 36Craftsmanship Close to Nature: Asahikawa October 16, 2012
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3 - 37Beauty in the Everyday: Mashiko October 23, 2012
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3 - 38Rivers Run Through It: Beautiful Morioka October 30, 2012
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3 - 39Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture: Miso, the Taste of Tradition November 06, 2012
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3 - 40Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture: Taste the Tradition of Fukuoka November 13, 2012
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3 - 41Japan's Wine Country: Katsunuma November 20, 2012
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3 - 42Abundant Sea: Sanriku Coast November 27, 2012
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3 - 43All About Matcha Green Tea: Matsue December 04, 2012
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3 - 44Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage: Otsu & Ogaki December 11, 2012