Rudy Maxa's World: Japan

Travel journalist Rudy Maxa and restaurateur Daisuke Utagawa highlight three distinct regions of Japan, focusing on the nation's food and food producers, and whetting the appetite of anyone looking to travel to this historic country. From the ramen of the island of Hokkaido, to the sushi of Tokyo, to the Wagyu beef raised on the island of Kyushu, food is a window into the soul of Japan.

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