Planet Food: Japan(2012)
Planet Food: Japan Synopsis
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.
Planet Food: Japan (2012) is a documentary film directed by Paul Watson, released on February 20, 2012 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Merrilees Parker. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Watson
- Producers:
- Ian Cross
- Production:
- Pilot Film
- Status:
- Released
Planet Food: Japan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Paul Watson, produced by Ian Cross.
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Planet Food: Japan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Planet Food: Japan?
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The main cast of Planet Food: Japan (2012) includes Merrilees Parker. The film was directed by Paul Watson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Planet Food: Japan released?
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Planet Food: Japan was released on February 20, 2012 and runs for 50m.
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Planet Food: Japan (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.