Rika Takeuchi

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Rika Takeuchi on KCRW

KCRW follows a fish’s journey from the ocean in Japan to a plate on one of LA’s most exclusive tables.

This fish traveled over 5000 miles to be on LA plates

KCRW follows a fish’s journey from the ocean in Japan to a plate on one of LA’s most exclusive tables.

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