Our theme for this episode is "cutting." In the world of Japanese cuisine, cutting is counted as a cooking technique alongside other techniques like grilling or stewing. We'll be introducing some of the cutting techniques found in Japanese cuisine that help to bring out the best of the ingredients. The simplest cutting of all can be found in sashimi, one of the most famous examples of Japanese cuisine. To make sashimi, we will use cutting techniques developed over the years to make raw fish both delicious and beautiful.