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Today at 18:00 P.M. on Japanese time and 10:00 A.M. on European. time, "TV Asahi" will air a new episode of "Aiba Manabu."

Broadcast on October 12, 2025. Episode No. 611—"Learning from Nature! Taste of the Season: Peanuts."

Participants: Masaki Aiba ("Arashi"), Eiji Kotoge ("Vikingu"), Yu Sawabe ("Haraichi").

This time, the team will travel to Matsufuse City (Saitama Prefecture) to harvest peanuts! 🌱 The farmer they will be visiting grows a variety called "Oomassari," which is characterized by its large kernels and rich sweetness.

The participants will learn how to cook a variety of delicious dishes from peanuts from the locals.

🍬 The first dish is "sweet glazed peanuts." The main secret is to dissolve the sugar and sauce well before putting everything on the heat so that it doesn't burn.

🍙 Next is "fried onigiri with glazed peanuts"—an original combination of sweetness and fried rice.

🥔 Then, "peanut croquettes." Adding lightly boiled peanuts will make the aroma and taste even richer!

🍲 In addition, viewers will see how to cook:

"Peanut miso soup".

"Fried peanuts and komatsuna"—a great option for a home-cooked dinner.

Today at 18.00. P.M. on Japanese time and 10.00 P.M. on European time, "TV Asahi" will air a new episode of "Aiba Manabu."

Episode from 5 October 2025.

#610 "Episode No. 610 —"Learning with Aiba! Seasonal Dishes— OKRA""

Participants: Masaki Aiba ("Arashi"), Eiji Kotoge ("Vikingu"), Yu Sawabe ("Haraichi")

This time, the team heads to the Asahiku area (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) to harvest okra!

The farmer they visit grows a variety called "Early Five".

This is one of the most common varieties in Japan, and as the farmer explains, the word "Five" refers to the pentagonal shape of the fruit.

The participants prepare a variety of dishes from the harvested okra under the guidance of local residents.

The first dish is "Okra wrapped in pork".

The main secret is to wrap the piece so that the okra is completely hidden inside.

And what does this dish taste like?

Next, the team prepares "Okra gyoza"—dumplings filled with a whole okra pod, creating a completely new eating experience!

In addition, there will be simple but exquisite dishes such as

"Grilled Okra" and an original version of mapo tofu—

"Mapo with Okra", where the vegetable is used generously and in various combinations.

Don't miss it!

Today at 18.00. P.M. on japanese time, and on 11.00. A.M. on European time "TV Asahi" will air a new episode of "Aiba Manabu."

Episode #608, "Manabu! Local Harvest Food ~ PEPPERS ~ and Somen-1 Grand Prix."

Participants: Masaki Aiba ("Arashi"), Eiji Kotoge ("Vikingu"), Yu Sawabe ("Haraichi"), Abare-kun, Dai Okabe ("Hanako")

This time, the team heads to the Aso area, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to harvest peppers!

The farmer who welcomes the participants grows a variety called "Kyo-Midori," which has a mild flavour and almost no bitterness.

In addition, the team also harvests other varieties, such as "Hama New Crime" (cream-coloured) and "Hama Kuropi" (almost black).

The participants learn how to cook amazing dishes with these peppers from the locals!

The first dish is "Mugen Piman" (Endless Pepper)!

Interesting fact: if you cut the pepper lengthwise without cutting the fibres, it will seem less bitter.

The next dish is a hot dish made with peppers, sausages and potatoes.

It's perfect as a bento snack! But what does it taste like?

Next up are such delicious dishes as:

Japanese-style stuffed peppers,

summer chingzao rosu (potatoes are used instead of bamboo), and other dishes in which peppers play the leading role!

Today at 18:00 P.M. on japanese time, and on 11.00. A.M on Euopean time on "TV Asahi", a new episode of "Aiba Manabu" airs.

Episode from March 29, 2026.

#629 "Manabu! Seasonal Local Cuisine ~Turnip~"

Participants: Masaki Aiba ("Arashi"), Eiji Kotoge ("Vikingu"), Abareru-kun, and Okabe Dai ("Hanako").

This time, we'll be picking turnips in Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture!

Our farmer grows a variety of turnip called "Miura Turnip," which is said to be sweet, juicy, and tender!

We'll learn how to make delicious turnip dishes from the locals!

First, we'll learn how to make "Turnip Steak"!

Just mix ajinomoto and mayonnaise, spread it on the turnips, and toast them!

Next, we'll make "Lightly Pickled Turnip Leaves"!

We'll be using turnip leaves, which are said to leave no waste!

What will it taste like...?

We'll also be introducing "Turnip Mizore Nabe," which uses grated turnip instead of grated daikon radish,

as well as the unexpected combination of "Tofu with Mapo Turnip,"

and many other delicious dishes featuring plenty of turnips!

Stay tuned!