Discovering Okinawa’s Blue Zone Diet with Japan Airlines

Discovering Okinawa’s Blue Zone Diet with Japan Airlines

Discover what shapes what is now known as the longevity diet (aka “Blue Zone Diet”) and explore traditional farm-to-table cuisine in Okinawa, Japan, through the eyes of San Francisco chef Stuart Brioza. In this captivating journey, Chef Brioza travels with Japan Airlines to Japan’s southernmost prefecture to learn from the esteemed local restaurateur Emiko Kinjo, owner of the internationally admired Emi no Mise. Nestled in the serene Ogimi Village in northern Okinawa, 76-year-old Emiko Kinjo has been welcoming diners with her warm smile and dishes featuring traditional Okinawan Yanbaru cuisine for over 35 years.

Video Contents:
00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – Welcome to Emi no Mise
02:46 – Emiko’s Garden and Okinawa’s Blue Zone Diet
06:26 – The Heart of Emi no Mise: Emiko’s Philosophy
07:38 – Nurturing Future Generations
08:11 – Flavors of Yanbaru
09:00 – Reflections from Chef Stuart

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