Trails to Tsukiji

Tomato

Season 1, Episode 31 of 52

Of all the produce sold in Tsukiji Market, tomatoes are the king. In this episode, we visit tomato farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's unique tomato culture. Find out why Japanese tomatoes look so beautiful, how a disastrous typhoon led to the invention of an unusually sweet tomato, and how one bold chef fuses them with traditional Japanese cuisine.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
12/5/2018
3:30 p.m.
12/6/2018
1:30 a.m.
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