As part of the support project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the recovery from the Kumamoto Earthquake, Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) will broadcast a series of TV programmes entitled Japan Food Quest – Kyushu – comprising of programmes domestically produced by broadcasting members of The Minkyokyo. The series will air starting in August continuing through September, 2016.
Due to the Kumamoto Earthquake, the number of tourists from abroad visiting the Kyushu Region has drastically decreased. A proactive worldwide presentation of the charm and appeal of Kyushu, particularly its local harvests and food specialties, is necessary in order to bring back and attract more overseas tourists to the region.
Japan Food Quest – Kyushu – is a series of 30-minute documentary programmes featuring various food specialties from Kyushu. Each programme also takes a look at the efforts of the farmers and producers, as well insights on the cultural landscape of the area. JIB will broadcast nine programmes produced by the broadcasting members of The Minkyokyo, with an updating commentary from the programmes’ directors, on NHK WORLD TV, in English. (On-air every Friday, 8:30 am JST, broadcast four times each programme)
・Aug. 05- Tonkotsu Ramen: The Heart and Soul of Hakata (RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corp.)
・Aug. 12- Kumamoto Salad Onions: A Vegetable-led Revival (“RKK” Kumamoto Broadcasting Co., Ltd.)
・Aug. 19- Ayu Fish Sauce: A Saucy Success Story (Oita Broadcasting System, Inc.)
・Aug. 26- Adversity and Triumph: Miyazaki Beef (Miyazaki Broadcasting Co., Ltd.)
・Sep. 02- Makurazaki Dried Bonito: New Recipe for a Tasty Classic (Minaminihon Broadcasting Co.,Ltd.)
・Sep. 09- Champon: Secrets behind Nagasaki’s Signature Dish (Nagasaki Broadcasting Company)
・Sep. 16- Amanatsu: The Fruit of Dreams (RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corp.)
・Sep. 23- Kumamoto Shio Tomatoes: Gifts from the Sea (“RKK” Kumamoto Broadcasting Co., Ltd.)
・Sep. 30- Pearly Specialty: Miyazaki Caviar (Miyazaki Broadcasting Co.,Ltd.)
※For more information, please visit the series’ website: kyushu.jibtv.com
The series is also scheduled for broadcast on Taiwan’s terrestrial channel FTV-Formosa TV in English with Chinese subtitles, and South Korea’s terrestrial channel OBS dubbed in Korean.
(Source: JIB press release)