Trails to Tsukiji - Season 4 - Eps 15: Shiso
This time, our theme is shiso, a plant used as an herb in Japanese cooking. Shiso is known for its refreshing aroma, and is used to garnish sashimi, as a spice and more. Its anti-bacterial properties have long made it an essential part of Japan's culinary culture. We visit a farm that uses insects instead of agrochemicals to grow shiso organically. We also discover foods from traditional pickled shiso from Kyoto to a shiso-based alcoholic beverage gaining attention around the world.
About Trails to Tsukiji

Title: Trails to Tsukiji
First Air Date: 2015-04-01
Last Air Date: 2019-03-20
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 93
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: TV Man Union, NHK
Synopsis
"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.