Mieko's Island - Through The Kitchen Window
NHK WORLD-JAPAN・3 minutes read
Tokunoshima, a small island in Japan known for its longevity and high fertility rate, is home to Motoo, a 93-year-old woman running a restaurant with unique local specialties and Meo, who practices traditional salt-making methods with her 100-year-old husband, preserving the island's rich culinary and cultural heritage.
Insights
- Tokunoshima, a small island in Japan, stands out for its residents' longevity and high fertility rates, showcasing a unique demographic trend.
- Meo, a resident of Tokunoshima, revitalized traditional salt-making practices in her 70s, highlighting the island's commitment to preserving its rich culinary and cultural heritage.
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Where is Tokunoshima located?
Southwest of Tokyo
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Summary
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"Tokunoshima: Longevity, Cuisine, and Tradition"
- Tokunoshima, a small island with a warm climate located 1,300 km Southwest of Tokyo, is known for its longevity and high fertility rate among its 20,000 residents.
- Motoo, a 93-year-old woman on the island, runs a restaurant with her daughter, sourcing ingredients like seaweed herself for specialties such as deep-fried fish, tempura, and pigs' feet, unique to the region.
- Meo, married to her 100-year-old husband Shunichi for over 70 years, engages in traditional salt-making practices by evaporating seawater in Coral Reef pools, a method she revived in her 70s, showcasing the island's rich culinary and cultural heritage.
