Choice of the Week(Week of May 30, 2011 programs)
■ KIWAMERU ~ Breathe Kyoto ~
Kyotology #1: "Dashi" Broth, Quintessence of Kyoto Cuisine
This series provides the latest information for 'Kyoto experts', with the theme of the first edition focusing on 'Kyoto Cuisine'. By visiting master chefs to find out more about the all-important 'dashi' soup stock, we discover 'the spirit of Kyoto' where people value learning from the past.
■ Somewhere Street ~ Ho Chi Minh ~
"Somewhere Street" takes a close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Visit places off the beaten path, meet local people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot. This week, we will explore Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
■ BROADCASTERS' EYE ~ The Convenience Store ~
This documentary focuses on the increasingly serious issue of rural depopulation through footage filmed over four years in a Noto Peninsula village, where half the residents are over 65. We look into the life of an owner of a local store where elderly people gather for comfort.
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