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Planet Food: Japan (2012)
Directed by Paul Watson
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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.
Length 50 minutes
Actors
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2019 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| 07/07/2019 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is a good one for foodies. It’s all about the variety of cuisine in different parts of Japan. I like Merrilees Parker. She’s enthusiastic, a chef herself and not an ignorant dumbass about everything. I watched this twice, actually.
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