Winter Chills Make a Pickle Wonderland

Overview

Cold wintery weather in Hida Takayama makes up about a third of the whole year. The region's culinary traditions have created a variety of pickles to get through the snowy season. It's in fact the cold that helps vegetables such as turnips, radishes, cucumbers and cabbages ferment into delicious and crunchy pickles. With the help of local experts, the Kogawas prepare all sorts of tasty dishes that highlight the amazing creativity behind Hida Takayama pickles. Wait, is that your stomach growling?