In this episode, we go to a marketplace in Tokyo to visit a shop that sells spices and imported Asian foods. The couple who runs the shop takes time to offer consultation on spices to not just professionals in the food industry, but also to folks who just want to cook up something tasty at home. With their sincerity, the couple has built strong friendships. And for lunch, they show us how to make a quick, easy, but absolutely delicious green banana soup!

In the heart of Tokyo stands a distinguished hotel that has entertained guests from around the world. In August 2021, they began managing their employee cafeteria in-house in order to reduce food waste and present new opportunities to employees. Come see how Chef Matsuura works together with rookies to cook up tasty dishes for the hard-working hotel staff. In another segment, our crew travels up north to a supermarket in Hokkaido Prefecture to meet a 78-year-old woman who cooks bento for a young colleague.