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Rudy Maxa broadens his horizons — and those of his audience — in this 13-part series. Rudy offers his sophisticated take on a destination’s history, culture, architecture, politics and cuisine, while also turning a journalistic eye to the people and lifestyles of Russia, Estonia, Turkey, India, Argentina, Japan and Thailand.

Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
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Explore Hong Kong, from the frenetic night life to the quiet side of the island.
Rudy and Daisuke Utagawa enthusiastically eat their way through Hong Kong.
Rudy and chef Daisuke Utagawa eat their way across Bangkok.
The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
Rudy explores some of French Polynesia’s collection of islands.
Rudy gives an inside look at the secrets of four of the world’s most amazing cities.
Rudy explores how food and drink help illustrate the culture of a place and its people.
Visit the charming fishing towns of Nova Scotia to the wilderness of Newfoundland.
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Exploring the food that makes Japanese cuisine one of the world's most admired.
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