Chef Rika visits the southwest archipelago of Japan. She meets people who are preserving a unique food culture that cannot be found anywhere else in Japan. Featured recipes: (1) Pork Miso (2) Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Pork Miso. The recipes are available at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/dining/20220823/2019330/