Trails to Tsukiji — Season 1, Episode 5: Ume
Documentary • 28 min • 5 seasons, 93 episodes
Episode synopsis
We focus on ume, Japanese plum. Though it is a fruit, it cannot be eaten raw. For more than 1000 years, the people have been in favor of this unique ingredient by processing them such as liquor and jam. Above all, sour umeboshi, made by putting ume in salt, has been their all time favorite. Ume has strong association with seasonal Japanese traditions. People enjoy its scent and flowers in early spring and pick their fruits in rainy season. You will be fascinated by the world of ume.
About Trails to Tsukiji
"Trails to Tsukiji" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji Market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.