"Dieci"

USN-TV proudly introcude "Japanese-Infused Italian" restaurant, "Deici," in East Vilalge. "Deici (pronouce di-e-chi)" means "10" in English. This cozy restaurant, opened in February 2008, is a hidden gem where you can taste true Italian dishes and good wines. Their characteristics are sophisticated Japanese twists and presentation, and they offer high quality meat and fresh seafood. Especially, Japanese beef (Kobe-beef), Caviars, and Truffes, rare to taste in East Village, are served with reasonable prices at "Deici." It is a perfect place for both laid-back (casual) and romantic dining scenes. USN-TV will show you various kinds of chef's signiture dishes. This week, we have gifts at the end of this episode, so please don't forget about checking it!

Deici
228 E 10th Street (Btwn 1st & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003

Phone : 212-387-9545
Website: http://www.dieciny.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri & Sat 6pm-11:30pm, Sun 5pm-10:30pm

"JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS"

Episode #79: "Washi"
The high-quality hand-made paper called washi was invented in Japan in the 7th century. It is widely used today for various purposes that make full use of its thinness, strength and beautiful texture. Washi has traditionally been used not only for letter paper, but also for umbrellas, lanterns, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and as an architectural material. It provides a distinctive sense and charm to Japanese life and culture. In the 17th century, the Dutch painter Rembrandt appreciated washi's ability to fully express shading and he used it to print his copperplate etchings. Because washi provides a very effective way to moderate and soften light, it is attracting designers and artists worldwide. They are eagerly searching new ways to put it to artistic use, such as using it to wrap the exterior walls of a hotel and car bodies and interiors. This segment introduces the attractions of a traditional craft item that brings a simple and soft atmosphere to Japanese life.

Episode #80: "Why is Japanese Fruit so delicious?"
Japanese fruits are world renowned for their superb quality and taste. What are Japanese growers doing to get such delicious fruits? We look at some of the techniques used to grow some of the world's finest fruits, focusing on apples as a typical example. Half Japan 's apples are produced in Aomori , and a visit to a major grower and exporter reveals the hard work, delicate care and innovative techniques they use to produce their flawless, delicious apples.

Episode #81: "Miso Power"
Miso, the product of boiled and fermented soy beans, has been a part of the Japanese diet for centuries, especially in the form of miso soup, but recently the rest of the world has been catching on to the health benefits of this delicious food. After research showing miso to be effective in preventing a range of diseases, including various cancers, worldwide use of the say-based food has increased enormously.

Episode #82: "Japan's Advanced Vending Machines"
There are probably more vending machines on the streets of Japan than anywhere else, selling an ever wider range of items. New technology keeps adding more convenience, such as machines serving both hot and cold drinks, varied to match seasonal needs. Choose your type of coffee, cup size, cream and sugar amounts - and watch your cup being brewed on an eye-level monitor. Internal elevators improve accessibility by delivering purchases at a convenient height. And because these machines are everywhere, they make a useful place to provide emergency medical or survival equipment.

Episode #83: "Kumiko Latticework"
Kumiko latticework is a craft tradition that became established in the 17th century, when craftsmen were brought together from all over Japan to decorate the shogun's great mausoleum at the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Ideas and techniques shared during this project formed the basis for the distinctive look that the craft would develop in later centuries - complex geometric patterns, often imitating nature, created from lattices of thin wooden sections. These are sawn or planed to an incredible precision of 1/100mm, so that they will fit firmly together without any nails or adhesive.