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    Eating off-road in Japan

    Japan entices us as much for its wild embrace of pop culture as for its deep reverence for tradition and extreme craftsmanship. Matt Goulding is one of the founders of the food, travel and culture journal Roads & Kingdoms .

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    By Evan Kleiman • Feb 6, 2016 • 1 min read

    Japan entices us as much for its wild embrace of pop culture as for its deep reverence for tradition and extreme craftsmanship. Matt Goulding is one of the founders of the food, travel and culture journal Roads & Kingdoms. In his new book, "Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture," we ride along with Goulding for an entertaining voyage to some of Japan's lesser-known spots and dishes.

    Music: "Bustin' Surfboards" by The Tornadoes

    The full episode

    5 of 6
    Making Bánh Chung, Super Bowl Diet, Eating Off-road in Japan
    1. 0:30How to make bánh chung for Tết
    2. 8:12In season now: Grapefruits
    3. 15:06What goes into the diet of a Super Bowl contender?
    4. 27:43Jonathan Gold does dizi at Nersses Vanak
    5. 35:25Eating off-road in JapanYou’re reading this
    6. 48:49Retiring to the restaurant biz
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    5 of 6
    Making Bánh Chung, Super Bowl Diet, Eating Off-road in Japan
    1. 0:30How to make bánh chung for Tết
    2. 8:12In season now: Grapefruits
    3. 15:06What goes into the diet of a Super Bowl contender?
    4. 27:43Jonathan Gold does dizi at Nersses Vanak
    5. 35:25Eating off-road in JapanYou’re reading this
    6. 48:49Retiring to the restaurant biz
    Back to Good Food