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JAPAN: FOOD AS FETISH
Season 2
Episode 201
Exploring American manifestations of otaku, the Japanese trope that combines cutting-edge pop culture with fetishistic obsession, Danielle visits New York’s first cat cafe; a Brooklyn izakaya run by a Frenchman in thrall to Japanese anime and manga; and a California suburban mom who’s a star on the international bento-box circuit. Danielle gets in the sumo ring with a 600-pound opponent.
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In Paris, pho, coffee, and bánh mì reveal a Vietnamese history beneath the surface.
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In London, tea, spices, and peppers tell the story of the British Empire.
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In Italy, Chinese and Italian cuisines collide and reveal a shared love of food and hospitality.
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In Copenhagen, Asian chefs apply New Nordic seasonality to dishes shaped by their histories.
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Across Taiwan, artisans produce staples like soy sauce, hot sauce, tofu & rice in hand-crafted ways.
