Published On Jun 18, 2023
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Discover the world of stealthy samurais, nimble ninjas, and graceful geishas in an ancient castle town just outside of Tokyo.
Shizuka journeys to Odawara, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture steeped in samurai history. After arriving in the city center, Shizuka samples some local cuisine, explores Odawara Castle, and dresses up in a traditional costume.
To wrap up the town tour, Shizuka heads to a special restaurant to sip on sake and feast on an elegant kaiseki meal alongside a geisha.
LOCATION
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
FEATURED FOODS
Umeboshi – Pickled plum
Satsuma-age – Deep fried fish cake
Uirou – Steamed rice flour sweets
Sake – Japanese rice wine
Aburi Sashimi – Flame seared fish
Jellied Conger Eel
Irizake – Roasted sake seasoning
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
01:14 Odawara City
01:53 Umeboshi
01:58 Kinjiro Hiroba
04:36 Kagosei shop
05:06 Satsuma-age
06:40 Uiro Ekimae Pharmacy
07:15 Uiro sweets
08:30 Odawara Castle
12:31 Katana sword
14:52 Ohshimizu
17:41 Sake
17:54 Kaiseki meal
21:01 Shamisen
21:35 Geisha games
23:58 Outro
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