Yuzu, Sudachi, Kabosu ... All About Japanese Flavorful Citrus

Published: March 25, 2024, 9 p.m.

Our guest is Megumi Hwang, the co-founder of KANKITSU LABO based in New York. She started KANKITSU LABO with the goal to revive the declining citrus farming industry in Japan and spread unique flavors of Japanese citrus to the world.\n\nYou may have heard of yuzu, or tasted it at a Japanese restaurant and enjoyed its distinctively refreshing flavor. Citrus fruits are very popular in Japan, and there are numerous original varieties in the country other than yuzu.\n\nOn this episode, we will discover the world of Japanese citrus fruits and how you can use them, and Megumi\u2019s mission and activities to support Japanese citrus farms that are seriously in decline due to market competition and the aging population.