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    Planet Food: Japan

    50'

    2012-02-20

    7

    Documentary

    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.

    DirectingPaul Watson

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Merrilees Parker

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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      1. List of languages:
        1. English
      2. List of companies:
        1. Pilot Film
      3. Vote Count: 1
      4. Popularity: 0.1763
      5. Status: Released
      6. Original title:Planet Food: Japan

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