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Kishu, in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, faces the Pacific Ocean and is famous among chefs worldwide for its charcoal production. The charcoal is known as Kishu Binchotan, and the wood used to make the charcoal is sourced from local mountains. For over 200 years, local charcoal makers have used an eco-friendly technique called selective cutting to cut down suitable trees and simultaneously promote new growth. Join us as we examine what fuels the charcoal culture of Kishu.
First Air Date : Mar 19, 2022
Last Air date : Mar 20, 2022
Episode : 3 Episode
Season : 1 Season
Runtime: 5:14 minutes
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Country: United States of America
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