The Treasures of Toyama Bay

Overview

Toyama Bay, in central Japan, is known as a source of abundant seafood such as firefly squid and Beni-zuwai crab - specialties from Toyama Prefecture known across the nation. Behind these local delicacies lies a history of ceaseless efforts by local people to improve fishing gear and methods as well as to come up with ways to eat the catches fresh. There is also an unknown story to the view of the Tateyama Mountain Range across the sea, which is now a popular tourist attraction. This program focuses on the beauty and the bounty of Toyama Bay.