Cooking with Pineapple: A Tropical Experience with Akimoto Manatsu
In a whimsical blend of culinary skills and agricultural appreciation, Akimoto Manatsu, the official supporter of JA Town, takes viewers on a delightful cooking journey in the stunning Ishigaki Island. The highlight of this YouTube series, titled "Yurufuwa Time", features Akimoto preparing a unique dish of sweet and sour pork with pineapple. This episode is set against the backdrop of the island's subtropical climate and its characteristic sudden downpours, creating an unforgettable cooking experience.
An Unforgettable Cooking Session
On June 20th at 6 PM, viewers can tune in to watch as Akimoto transforms freshly harvested pineapples into an exquisite dish. Accompanied by the farmers who grew the produce, she demonstrates the joy of cooking with local ingredients. Following the meal, one farmer expressed their delight with a hearty "deejimaasan"—a term in the Okinawan dialect meaning