CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 0h 50m

Planet Food: Japan

70%(1)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.

Directed byPaul Watson

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
February 20, 2012
Studios
Pilot Film

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Merrilees Parker

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Watson
Produced by
Ian Cross

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