Planet Food: Japan
2012•50m•7.0•Released
Documentary
Merrilees Parker travels to Japan to learn about its unique food culture. She begins her journey in Tokyo, at Tsukiji, the world's biggest fish market. Master chef, Romeo teaches her how to make the ultimate sushi, an art that takes years to master. Then it's off to a ramen museum, where you can try various regional styles of the noodle soup. Escaping the city, Merrilees takes the bullet train to Matsusaka where she visits a farm that produces the most expensive beef in the world. She also visits Kyoto and Mount Fuji for the annual Summer Fire Festival to gorge herself on wonderful street food.
Director
Paul Watson
Languages
English
Studio
Pilot Film
Cast
Merrilees Parker
Self
Production
Company
Pilot Film
Producer
Ian Cross
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