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Food For Prosperity

In Japan, food has long symbolized prosperity, playing a key role in annual festivities. Mochi rice cakes bring fortune in the New Year while azuki red beans ward off evil spirits. Takenoko bamboo shoots grow quickly, symbolizing success, and candies handed out to children bless them with a healthy future. Tour the country with us on a recap of some of Japan's most important foods and the special meaning behind them. (Reporters: Alexander W. Hunter, Kyle Card, Saskia Thoelen and Janni Olsson)

English
  • Originally Aired January 28, 2023
  • Runtime 49 minutes
  • Network Japan NHK World
  • Created February 5, 2023 by
    NeoJonz
  • Modified May 31, 2023 by
    PolarGeek admin