A+E Japan premieres its documentary on Japan’s culinary heritage, "The Art of Washoku, Honoring Nature and the Seasons", in the U.K., Europe and Southeast Asia this month, beginning with Sky History 2 in the U.K. this weekend.

The one-hour documentary goes on to air on Sky and H2 across Europe towards the end of the month, followed by History in Southeast Asia on 31 March and on History in Japan on 4 May.

The programme is a partnership with Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and is the agency’s first-ever food-focused production. Items featured include Iburigakko from the Akita Prefecture; Kiritanpo, a unique rice dish; and osechi-ryori, the traditional New Year’s feast.