Ep. 1: Yayoi Cats Helped Cultivate Rice as a Staple Food Over 2000 Years Ago
Aired on April 5, 2017
This episode explores the historical significance of rice as a staple food in Japan. It highlights the role of the Yayoi cats, who lived more than 2000 years ago, in helping to cultivate this essential crop. The narrative examines how their contributions established rice as the core component of the Japanese diet, illustrating the long-standing agricultural practices that shaped the nation's food culture.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Yayoi Cats Helped Cultivate Rice as a Staple Food Over 2000 Years Ago
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- Ep. 3 · Taira no Kiyomori elevates the status of the samurai class during the Heian period
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