Planet Food: Japan

Planet Food: Japan (2012)

February 20th, 20120h 50min

Documentary
70%

Overview

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.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Tokyo Reverse

Tokyo Reverse


Released on: 2014-03-03
Documentary

A nine-hour program that shows a man walking backwards through Tokyo – and nothing else – it appears...

Once Upon a Time in Polizzi

Once Upon a Time in Polizzi


Released on: 2005-10-11
Documentary

The film follows Vincent Schiavelli as he returns to Polizzi Generosa, the very town in Sicily his g...

Kep1going

Kep1going


Released on: 2024-12-25
Music, Documentary

Special concert film of the final day of Kep1er's "Kep1going JAPAN CONCERT 2024" held on July 15, 20...

Bread: An Everyday Miracle

Bread: An Everyday Miracle


Released on: 2020-02-20
Documentary

The simple staple bread has become a branded product with an increasing number of varieties and prov...

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy


Released on: 2014-08-31
Documentary

In the year 2000, Les Blank, along with co-filmmaker Gina Leibrecht, visited Richard Leacock (1921-2...

Zauber der Dolomiten

Zauber der Dolomiten


Released on: 1959-10-15
Documentary

Travel film about South Tyrol, the Dolomites and Lake Garda.

Food Matters

Food Matters


Released on: 2010-10-08
Documentary

With nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to rely upon pharmaceutical d...

Kneidler

Kneidler


Released on: 2018-02-21
Documentary, Family

Click to Ransom

Click to Ransom


Released on: 2022-10-31
Documentary, Crime

A small rural hospital in Japan battles an international cybercriminal gang that is holding them ran...

The Cove

The Cove


Released on: 2009-07-31
Documentary

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free div...

The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan

The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan


Released on: 2014-03-21
Documentary

Back in May 2013, The One Piece Podcast managed to run a successful Kickstarter which funded a trip ...

Der Kilometerfresser

Der Kilometerfresser


Released on: 1925-06-03
Documentary

Sports enthusiast Ernest is to cover 6,000 kilometers on his motorcycle in 15 days, crossing Austria...

The Secret Life of Geisha

The Secret Life of Geisha


Released on: 1999-01-01
Documentary, TV Movie

Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful...

Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre

Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre


Released on: 2012-11-20
History, Documentary

A Look At: Puerto Rico

A Look At: Puerto Rico


Released on: 2006-07-01
Documentary, Family

Part of a series of films produced by Vme TV that features aerial videography shot from a helicopter...

Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat

Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat


Released on: 2014-09-25
Documentary

One in three Americans is pre-diabetic. A huge percentage of them do not know that they are sick. Ad...

To the Four Corners

To the Four Corners


Released on: 1957-05-01
Documentary

Haunting colour travelogue taking in Ulster, Lewis, Lincoln and Cardiff's Tiger Bay.

MOONRIDERS THE MOVIE: PASSION MANIACS

MOONRIDERS THE MOVIE: PASSION MANIACS


Released on: 2006-12-16
Documentary, Music

30 years of the band, 30 years of Japanese rock. The story of passion toward the band and music.

Professional Special: Director Miyazaki Hayao

Professional Special: Director Miyazaki Hayao


Released on: 2009-01-23
Documentary

The Song of Assisi

The Song of Assisi


Released on: 1967-12-31
Documentary

Filmed during Jonas Mekas’s visit to Assisi in 1967, this short documents his time in the city known...