Planet Food: Japan (2012)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Cast
- Merrilees Parker - Self
Production: Pilot Film
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
japan, travel, food, tokyo, japan, kyoto, japan, travelogue
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Planet Food: Japan about?
- 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.
- Who directed Planet Food: Japan?
- Planet Food: Japan was directed by Paul Watson.
- Who stars in Planet Food: Japan?
- Planet Food: Japan stars Merrilees Parker.
- How long is Planet Food: Japan?
- Planet Food: Japan has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Planet Food: Japan?
- Planet Food: Japan is a Documentary film.