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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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Danielle visits agriculturists large and small, traditional and cutting edge.
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Discover how Asian cuisine is driving the growth of the American food industry.
27:47
Track the evolution of Chinese food in America with with Chinese-American restaurateurs.
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A visit to Google's purveyors showcases the ethos of the Bay Area food culture.
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Discover a variety of chefs known for bringing "authentic" Thai food to America.
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Visit New York and Los Angeles, home to the two largest Korean populations in the US
