How Tokyo's ingredients and sights inspire chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto

In this series we get to know Tokyo through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals. We will meet some of the city’s charismatic inhabitants and see and hear why they fell in love with the city and why they are proud to call it home. The series uses a fresh and modern filming style, with a dynamic blend of interviews, narrative and direct-to-camera shots, interspersed with archive and contemporary footage and captioning.
Each episode will feature 2 protagonists who are Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors. We will discover their favourite places to go in Tokyo - a mixture of some classic, iconic Tokyo sights and more personal, local places they have discovered themselves, showcasing the old and new sides to the city. Through their story and personality, we will see another, truly authentic side to Tokyo.

In this episode of Tokyo My City, chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto take us on a journey through Tokyo's culinary landscape, revealing how local ingredients and traditions shape their innovative dishes.

Two celebrated chefs share their culinary journeys through Tokyo.

Michelin-starred Yoshihisa Akiyama of Mutsukari sources seasonal fish from Toyosu Market and fresh wasabi from Okutama.

Saido's Katsumi Kusumoto creates vegan delights, with a focus on Comachi lemons and plant-based sweets.

Both chefs draw inspiration from Tokyo's vibrant neighbourhoods, from the tranquil Harumi Port Park to the cherry-lined streets of Jiyugaoka. Their passion for local ingredients and sustainable practices elevates Tokyo's cuisine and allows diners to taste and connect with the very essence of Tokyo.

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