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JAPAN: FOOD AS FETISH

Season 2 Episode 201 | 26m 47s

Exploring American manifestations of otaku, the Japanese trope that combines cutting-edge pop culture with fetishistic obsession, Danielle visits New York’s first cat cafe; a Brooklyn izakaya run by a Frenchman in thrall to Japanese anime and manga; and a California suburban mom who’s a star on the international bento-box circuit. Danielle gets in the sumo ring with a 600-pound opponent.

Aired: 05/01/17 | Expires: 05/01/29
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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