This time, we put the spotlight on the Japanese spice sansho. The intense spiciness of sansho is enough to numb one's tongue, but unlike normal pepper, it actually comes from a citrus fruit. The refreshing aroma of the spice has made it a popular ingredient for desserts in recent years. Join us as we learn the best ways to incorporate this unique Japanese spice into a meal directly from sansho producers.

Garlic became a part of the Japanese diet just 50 years ago—but it's quickly become one of the country's favorite ingredients. Join us and discover the unique ways garlic is cultivated in Japan to give it a rich, aromatic flavor, and how Japanese garlic farmers and chefs employ it in a variety of dishes.

Sushi is, without doubt, Japan's most beloved food worldwide. But what makes sushi, Japan's unique bite-sized delicacy, so good? From fish like tuna to wasabi, nori seaweed and the all-important Japanese rice, we take a look at the ingredients that make sushi so special -- and meet the farmers, fishermen, wholesalers and chefs who make it all possible.