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RAMEN JAPAN
2023 15 min

Ramen. A food people are taken with worldwide. A bowl bursting with umami-packed broth working in harmony with delicious noodles. Originating from China, a dish that evolved into a completely original Japanese soul food, with a wide variety of flavors across the many regions of Japan. Whether the soup base is soy sauce, miso, salt, ...
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The Sake that Bonds – “Unite 311” A Sake of Gratitude
2021 46 minutes

Niizawa Sake Brewery and its long history were on the verge of ending after its facilities were destroyed in the Great Tohoku Earthquake of March 2011. At that time, though, workers from other breweries across Japan rushed to their aid. This documentary follows the owner and workers of Niizawa Sake Brewery as they attempt to ...
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The Detective’s Bento
2022 12 mins

Gendoji Daigo is a private detective who loves mysteries and food. The police request his services whenever a case involving food arises, and his hobby is cooking dishes inspired by mystery novels and famous detectives. For some deep-rooted reason, he cannot eat food that is prepared by someone else, so he brings his own bento ...
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TASTE JAPAN
2019 30 mins

Watch as popular Taiwanese actor Figaro visits Aomori Prefecture and encounters the many delicious food products the prefecture has to offer. Along the way, he will draw inspiration from the local cuisine he tastes to create original recipes of his own. Throughout his trip, Figaro is touched by the heartfelt diligence of the local farmers ...
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Manga Food Restaurant
2018 55 min

This series follows two fictional characters, Kenjiro Tabe, an office worker with a passion for food found in manga, and Chinatsu Yamamoto, his subordinate. Together, the pair visit real-life restaurants challenging chefs to recreate various meals featured in legendary gourmet mangas. From a monster-sized 20 cm x 20 cm steak to a fried croquette with ...
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Trap Master Kunio Katagiri and His Secrets to the Finest Gibier
2018

Kunio Katagiri is a master trapper and has been the legendary owner-chef of a gibier (wild game) restaurant for 45 years. Katagiri, who hunts all of his game meats by himself, never uses a gun. Instead, he uses homemade traps of his own design to capture wild deer and wild boar alive, risking severe injury ...
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Happiest Meal on the Mountains
2016 30 mins

This program takes a look at the famous anti-aging village in Nagano Prefecture, called Takayama. With its rich scenery and the villagers' methods of coexisting with nature, it has been recognized as one of the Biosphere Reserves (Eco Park) by UNESCO. This documentary follows the ordinary lives of its residents, and reveals the secrets behind ...
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Hirupeko -I am hungry-
2018 30 mins

This program will revolutionize your one-hour lunch break! See how to cook marvelous dishes, learn fun facts about daily ingredients, and be introduced to delicious gourmet restaurants you'll long to visit! Watch to lighten up your meals and get extra flavors you didn't know you were secretly craving! It's time to learn how you can ...
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Hey TAXI! Teach Me about Cuisine!
30 minutes

Go  around Kyushu and find a powerful helper to introduce you to delicious meals around town. Taxi drivers usually know a lot about local entertainment and are willing to share inside knowledge with you. This is a non-rehearsed program where we walk around asking Taxi drivers to recommend different delicious restaurants according to the theme.

--> Go  around Kyushu and find a powerful helper to introduce you to delicious meals around town. Taxi drivers usually know a lot about local entertainment and are willing to share inside knowledge with you. This is a non-rehearsed program where we walk around asking Taxi drivers to recommend different delicious restaurants according to the theme.
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Food of Japan Season.2
2017 25 minutes

'Food of Japan' is produced by regional cable stations across the country using their deep connections in communities to reveal local treasures. The theme of this series is food culture. In this series, we learn about snacks that Ninjas used to eat, how western food began in Japan, and much more! List of episodes in ...
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Food of Japan Season.1
2016 30 minutes

Following the success of "Beauty of Japan", "Food of Japan" not only introduces the regional delicacies of Japan but also attempts to uncover the secrets of the unique food cultures from local experts. In this series, we learn everything from the secret to achieving the number one strawberry production in Japan to details about the ...
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Honko sama – Appreciation of Harvest Nanto city, Toyama Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Honko is one of Jodo Shinshu's Buddhist events that commemorate the virtue of its founder, the Monk Shinran. The event is called differently depending on the region: in Toyama, it's called 'Honko sama'. It's a special event for household devotion. After the ceremony given by a local monk, special dishes are served to the guests ...
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A Brewery from Sake’s Birthplace Izumo city, Shimane Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Izumo City is believed to be the birthplace of Sake. Asahi Shuzou is a long-established sake brewery since 1869. A female successor of the brewery has set a new challenge with a view to convey the beauty of Sake. Willing to change the image of Sake to be more casually accepted by the public, she's ...
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Beauty of ‘Edomae’ Sushi Fukagawa, Tokyo
2016 25 minutes

Sushi was first made in Edo (Tokyo's old name) as regional food. It spread across the country and became one of Japan's most famous foods. Fresh fish for Edomae sushi can be prepared by marinating it in marinated in vinegar or soya sauce, or cooked in sauce and served cold, folded over vinegared rice. This ...
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Sendai Traditional Vegetables, Producers for Nine Generations Sendai city, Miyagi Pref.
2016 25 minutes

In Sendai city in Miyagi prefecture, regional vegetables are called 'Sendai Traditional Vegetables' as they are adapted to its land and climate. The camera follows a family who has grown these vegetables over generations, from seeding to cultivating and cooking. Click here to preview this episode! Part of the "Food of Japan Series 2"!
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‘Koshinoyuki’ Sweets Nagaoka city, Niigata Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Koshinoyuki is one of the three best sweets in Japan made of fine sugar and rice flour. Created in the Edo period in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, it spread across Japan. Shinsaku Takasugi, a famous samurai, was said to have scattered this sweet over a bonsai pine tree next to his deathbed so he could ...
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‘Senmaizuke’ Pickled Turnip Kyoto city, Kyoto Pref.
2016 25 minutes

The old city of Kyoto is famous for pickles using local vegetables: Suguki, Shibazuke, and Senmaizuke. Nowadays there are many producers of Senmaizuke on the market, but it was first made by Kyoto's pickles specialists at the Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) shop Daito. For more than 150 years, the recipes were passed through the generations. See ...
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‘Yoshoku’ Cuisine – The First Western Food Yokohama city, Kanagawa Pref.
2016 25 minutes

The international port city of Yokohama is where cultures from the West were first allowed to develop in Japan after many years of isolationist policies. Yokohama's 'Hotel New Grand' opened in 1927 and many Yoshoku or Japanese-style western dishes were created there. Yoshoku has changed Japanese culture. The camera focuses on the hotel, which became ...
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‘Oyaki’, Long-life Village’s Savory Cake Suzaka city, Nagano Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Oyaki is a steamed or grilled savory cake made of cooked vegetables stuffed in a flour dough. It can also be made with An (sweet bean curd) wrapped in flour dough. This is a traditional home cuisine in Nagano prefecture. There are many Oyaki manufacturers in the region. Among many variations of stuffing, the most ...
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Wild Eel Captured in the City’s Yodogawa River Osaka city, Osaka Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Yodogawa is a long river running across several cities in the Kansai area (the western part of Japan). At the mouth of this river, wild eels have been caught using traditional fishing techniques since Edo period. Take a look at the rare wild eel fishing in the protected environment and discover specialties of Yodogawa using ...
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Anago, Saltwater Eel Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Tsushima, Kyushu is a small island located between Japan and South Korea. This small island is famous for Japan's highest production of Anago saltwater eels. Local restaurants serve them as tempura, shabushabu or even as sashimi. The camera shows how the saltwater eels are captured, prepared and then served at restaurants. Click here to preview ...
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Katayaki – Ninja Snack for the World Iga city, Mie Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Iga City,  Mie prefecture is traditionally known for Iga Ninja. What kind of food did ninjas eat? Katayaki is a regional snack that is said to come from the food that ninjas used to eat as easy-to-carry snacks. This unique snack was exhibited at the World Expo in Milan, Italy in 2015 and it received ...
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Nagoya’s Home Food – Miso Udon Noodle (Nikomi Udon) Nagoya city, Aichi Pref.
2016 25 minutes

Out of many regional foods found in Nagoya, one can't avoid 'Miso dishes' which use thick red sauce from soya paste. Variations are Miso Udon Noodle (Miso Nikomi Udon) and pork cutlet with miso sauce (Miso Katsu or Miso Kushikatsu). People enjoy these savory dishes with their rich flavored sauce. The camera focuses on Miso ...
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Hospitality in the Air Narita city, Chiba Pref.
2015 30 minutes

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.Click ...
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‘Ebi Senbei’: Shrimp Crackers Nishio city, Aichi Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Ebi Senbei is a rice cracker made from rice with fresh shrimp. Nishio City is said to be where Ebi Senbei was first made. For almost 100 years Ebi Senbei makers in Mikawa Isshiki Town have been developing their flavors and production process while keeping tradition in mind. The camera follows the history of Ebi ...
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Barazushi Okayama city, Okayama Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Barazushi is a type of sushi with vegetables and fish beautifully scattered over sushi rice. Bara means 'scattered'. Okayama Barazushi is a colorful local dish famous for its variety of local products from the sea (The Seto Inland Sea) and mountains. This documentary describes Okayama's climate and historical background along with the recipe for Barazushi ...
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Miso Ramen (Soup Noodle) Sapporo city, Hokkaido
2015 30 minutes

Ramen noodles have become a trend all around the world, and nearly every Japanese region has its own variation. The speciality of Sapporo city is 'Miso Ramen,' which was created there after the second world war and has a miso paste based soup. Now a number of restaurants contribute to the city's tourism. Typical miso ...
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Decorated Festivity Dish: Kamaboko surimi Toyama city, Toyama Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Tai (Sea Bream) is a symbol of happy occasions in Japan. Kamaboko is a type of surimi; a processed seafood product made from white fish purée, formed into shapes, steamed until fully cooked, and served hot or cold. Tai-shaped Kamaboko is a must-have on festive occasions in Toyama. In this documentary, the camera focuses on ...
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Kyoyasai: Kyoto Vegetables Kyoto city, Kyoto Pref.
2015 30 minutes

World-famous tourist destination, Kyoto, is renowned for its local vegetables: kyoyasai (Kyoto vegetables). These vegetables play an important role in kyoryori (Kyoto's traditional cuisine). There are about 40 different vegetables that have been used by many Kyoto households for a long time. This documentary captures local farmers who specialize in kyoyasai, chefs using them in ...
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‘Akagyu Beef’ from Aso Aso city, Kumamoto Pref.
2015 30 minutes

One of Kumamoto's main productions is 'Akagyu beef' from Aso city, where cattle are raised in the beautiful prairies at Mt. Aso's foot. Not many people know this, but to maintain Aso's wonderful landscape, Akagyu cattle are needed there. With the stunning nature of Mt. Aso with its five peaks, the camera is introducing local ...
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Fine Cuisine of Ryotei Restaurants Yamagata city, Yamagata Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Yamagata city was once very popular for its safflower production for textile dyeing during the Edo period. Many safflower buyers, visiting the city at that time, enjoyed the fine cuisine from the Ryotei restaurants. Now only six of those Ryotei restaurants still exist. The camera depicts the hospitality (omotenashi) of those restaurants along with their ...
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Wagashi Sweets from Samurai Town Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Pref.
2015 30 minutes

The historical samurai town of Kanazawa is famous for wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets). The city is said to have the largest consumption of fresh wagashi.  The different wagashi are traditionally made according to the four distinct seasons, adding elegance to people's daily lives. This documentary takes you on a journey to the world of sophisticated ...
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Kinmedai Fish Inatori city, Shizuoka Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Kinmedai fish (Golden Eye Snapper) from Inatori City, Shizuoka, is a very popular fish sold at the world-famous Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market under its own brand: Inatori Kinmedai fish. The nutrition-rich Inatori coastal sea allows Kinmedai fish to have fatty tasty meat. The fish is delivered to major fish markets on the same day, straight ...
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Fugu (Blowfish) Niihama city, Ehime Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Ehime's Niihama city is blessed with the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and a variety of delicious seafood. Local people enjoy 'Fuguzaku', a dish made from Fugu (blowfish) which is only caught during the winter months. 'Fuguzaku' is roughly sliced blowfish's skin and meat mixed with citrus vinegar sauce. The city is secretly known for its ...
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Strawberry Fields Tochigi city, Tochigi Pref.
2015 30 minutes

Tochigi is famous for having the largest production of strawberries in Japan for 47 consecutive years. Discovering how the best seller "Tochi Otome" and the new "Sky Berry" were developed, the camera follows its researchers and how they established the production processes to produce those sweet strawberries. Click here to preview this episode! Part of ...
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Hungry Hoppers – Pigging out around Japan
2010 24 mins

This crazy and entertaining food show hosted by Yo Oizumi, a Japanese rising actor/star, follows three comedic guys known as the "Piggy Family" as they travel around Japan seeking out the local hidden delicacies that Japan's world-renowned cuisine has to offer. Watch as the guys travel in their minivan, named "Onigiri Go," from town to ...
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Cooking with Dog
2015 30 mins

'Cooking with Dog' is a cooking program which introduces recipes often prepared in Japanese kitchens. A mysterious woman known as ‘Chef’ cooks the dishes, while a dog, Francis, diligently explains the process. All the genuine Japanese dishes made by Chef look and taste fantastic. Francis may get sleepy at times, but be sure to watch ...
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Sushi Samplers A freshly made program just for you!
2011 5 mins

TI ComNet Japan is delighted to introduce our entertainment documentary – Sushi Samplers! With episodes that cover a variety of topics related to sushi-making, we want to dazzle viewers by portraying the true phenomenon of sushi, approaching it from a variety of angles and sprinkling episodes with rarely known sushi secrets. We’re confident that Sushi ...
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Ramen Kingdom
2012 55 mins

The folks of Yamagata Prefecture have an unparalleled love of ramen noodles! In fact, the number of ramen restaurants per household is the biggest in Japan! In response to the 2011 earthquake disaster, ramen restaurateurs have come up with a whole bunch of ways to put smiles back on customers’ faces and keep their wallets ...
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