Synopsis

Once dubbed the "city of water," Tokyo has largely obscured its rivers and waterways beneath modern development. This episode of Japanology Plus explores the multifaceted relationship between water and Japan's capital. Master brewer Shunichi Saito elucidates the crucial role of tap water in crafting exceptional sake. Tour guide Masahiro Inagaki offers a river cruise, providing a contemporary perspective on the city's aquatic heritage. And Ken Ito, a pleasure boat operator, recounts how land recl