11/10/2023     |     Global

East meets West

Chapter IV: 'Soil'

Lauren Leppard continues her exploration of Japanese cooking and culture. An encounter with a husband-and-wife couple, deeply rooted in their land, reveals the intimate relationship between the soil, the ingredients it nurtures and the culinary traditions they uphold. With a thoughtful eye, Laura Esteban documents the wisdom of a way of life grounded in respect for the earth.