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Hospitality in the Air
Narita city, Chiba Pref.

FOOD 2015 30 minutes Episode(s): 1 english Japanese
[Food of Japan Season 1]

Tasty beef fillet, rich foie gras, and caviar: these are some of the ingredients used for in-flight meals produced by three-star chefs. Each meal is colorful and delicately presented while served in the air. Achieving these kinds of high-quality services requires tricks and creativity. This documentary presents the hospitality of Japan traveling around the world.

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