Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Okinawa, Japan
Season 6, Episode 3 · Aired 2015-10-11
Synopsis
The alluring island of Okinawa, which endures tragic memories from World War II battles, is explored by Bourdain from historical, political, cultural and culinary perspectives. The tour includes a bloodless bullfight over a bowl of Yakisoba, a retrospective meal of Tundabun with the city's former governor, and a demonstration of open-hand karate experienced first-hand by Bourdain.
In the series
This episode is part of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018) on CNN.
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Key cast
- Anthony Bourdain as Host