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The Best Episodes of Seasoning the Seasons Season 14

Every episode of Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Seasoning the Seasons Season 14!

This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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    Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 1 - Sea of Okhotsk: Blessings of the Drift Ice
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    #1 - Sea of Okhotsk: Blessings of the Drift Ice

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    The Sea of Okhotsk lines the coast of Hokkaido Prefecture, the northernmost main island of Japan. Once again, the season of drift ice has arrived. The ice has traveled 1,000 kilometers from the northern seas to get here. Local temperatures in winter drop to 20 degrees Celsius below zero. Phytoplankton thrive within the drift ice, attracting a variety of creatures in search of sources of life. In this episode, we take a look at stories of people living with drift ice on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.

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  2. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 2 - Suppai: The Secrets of Japan's Sour Treats
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    #2 - Suppai: The Secrets of Japan's Sour Treats

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    In Japan, the word for sourness is suppai. Since ancient times, people in Japan have preserved foods through fermentation. Sour Japanese tastes include vinegar, pickled plums and yuzu, a citrus fruit. Sour Japanese foods are often tied to culture and tradition. In one example, we see how, in Okinawa Prefecture, the juice of the shikwasa, another citrus fruit, is used to wash traditional bashofu cloth.

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  3. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 3 - Okuaizu: Hamlet in Snow
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    #3 - Okuaizu: Hamlet in Snow

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    The Aizu region is at the west of Fukushima Prefecture. Located in the southwest of this region is an area called Okuaizu. In some winters the snowfall has reached 4 meters in this remote area north of Tokyo. The warmth of people touches hearts, especially in winter. Seasoning the Seasons welcomes you to Okuaizu.

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  4. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 4 - The Flower Pilgrimages of Shikoku
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    #4 - The Flower Pilgrimages of Shikoku

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    A famous pilgrimage in Shikoku requires a journey through 88 sacred sites. The route is linked to Kukai, a monk who traveled through the region in the first half of the 9th century. Pilgrims walking the route in spring are greeted by an incredible show of flowers. This is the story of Shikoku's spring pilgrimages.

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  5. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 5 - Kyoto: Blessings of Water
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    #5 - Kyoto: Blessings of Water

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    Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines, but in this episode we feature the story of water that saturates everyday life in Japan's ancient capital. Water has had a deep relationship with Kyoto's traditions cultivated over its long history, as well as its development in modern times. We take a tour of Kyoto where water from a canal and from underground quenches the lives of locals.

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  6. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 6 - A Taste of Tokyo's Islands: A Special Glass of Liquor
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    #6 - A Taste of Tokyo's Islands: A Special Glass of Liquor

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    The Izu Islands, off Japan's Pacific coast, are officially part of Tokyo. The islands are famous for producing a liquor called "shochu," a distilled drink made from ingredients such as barley or sweet potatoes. We travel to the Izu Islands, meeting local people and savoring the local spirits.

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  7. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 7 - Tributes and Purveyors
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    #7 - Tributes and Purveyors

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    Since ancient times, those in power have tried to fill their lives with beautiful objects and delicious foods. Many masterpieces were created in response to these demands, with the utmost luxury, and without regard to profitability. This episode of Seasoning the Seasons welcomes you to a treasure trove of tributes loved by persons of power throughout Japanese history.

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  8. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 8 - Hida through the Winter
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    #8 - Hida through the Winter

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    The region of Hida is in Northern Gifu Prefecture. Surrounded by high mountains, it is snowbound in winter. A local castle town still carries the feel of days gone by. In this episode, we introduce the stories of local people in Hida and their rich cold weather culture.

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  9. Seasoning the Seasons Season 14 Episode 9 - Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter
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    #9 - Hakodate: Lights Illuminating Winter

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    Hakodate, a port city located in southern Hokkaido, is known for having one of the best night views in Japan. As the surrounding seas darken, the lights of the city warm the hearts of dwellers. Beneath each light lies the lives of citizens. As the winter cold chills Hakodate, the city shines even brighter.

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"Sea of Okhotsk: Blessings of the Drift Ice" is the best rated episode of "Seasoning the Seasons" season 14. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Suppai: The Secrets of Japan's Sour Treats".