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Hi Everybody.
I know the site has become essentially an archive and not offering anything new of value in a while. It is approaching the time to renew the domain name and the hosting for another year. Do people still use the site? Do you want me to keep it going? I have no problem doing so, but I want it to be because the Iron Chef community thinks it is a valuable resource for them and for new fans.
I’d gladly appreciate any thoughts, concerns, suggestions that you may have.
Keith
UPDATE 11/27: It has been renewed for another year. (I will renew the domain next for 2 years when it is up next month.) I appreciate all who said they wanted to chip in to offset the costs, but I don’t want anybody to feel like they need to do that to keep the site up and going. (Of course, I’m not going to turn it down either. 
) I hope you all continue to enjoy the site.
KB
The chairman has received a letter from the challenger asking for a battle in Kitchen Stadium. At 6 feet tall, the challenger is an imposing figure in the kitchen. He is known as Wajima’s Benkei, named after a famed warrior from the 12th century. Among his tools is a 3-ft knife.
The theme ingredient is a special delicacy of the Sea of Japan. The annual yield of this crab is only about 10. They are so large, they are brought in from the back of Kitchen Stadium. A couple of the Takaashi-Gani (also known as the Japanese Spider Crab) in the tank a 3m in length!
This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles.
The challenger is a popular guest on TV known as the “Wandering Chef.” He has been training since the age of 15 and is known for his decorative style.
Because of the nature of the theme ingredient, this battle will feature special rules. The challenger will prepare his dishes as usual, cooking straight through the 60 minutes. The Iron Chef will stop after 50 minutes, then resume for the final 10 minutes of cooking after the challenger’s dishes have been tasted.
This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles.
The challenger is only the second sushi chef to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He began working at age 15. He has worked at restaurants in Japan and Australia. Can Chen come out on top?
Conger Eel (Live ingredient warning) – Toshizo Tsugawa vs Iron Chef Chen Kenichi
Original Japanese airdate: 8/16/1996
This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles. (The audio quality is not good, but this is the only copy of this episode I have. Sorry.)
After you’ve revived yourself from fainting from shock that I’ve posted an episode, download it and enjoy.
Hi, everybody. 久しぶりですね。
The site (domain, hosting, etc.) has been renewed for another year. So, continue to watch/download your favorite episodes. (I know I have at least a couple of episodes on a hard drive somewhere that I have not posted. I’ll do my best to find them and get them up before Thanksgiving.)
Keith
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/04/13/national/chinese-iron-chef-shu-tomitoku-dies/#.U0yhHN2gYjI
He was a challenger twice and several chefs he trained competed in Kitchen Stadium as well.
Ep108 – vs. Michiba
Ep201 – vs. Michiba
Beyond Kitchen Stadium – Shu and Kandagawa cook for former Morning Musume member Tsuji Nozomi