Sentaro tiene una pequeña pastelería en Tokio en la que sirve dorayakis. Cuando una simpática anciana, Tokue, se ofrece a ayudarle, él accede de mala gana, pero Tokue demostrará tener un don especial para hacer la salsa "an", el ingrediente esencial para estos postres. Gracias a su receta secreta, el pequeño negocio comienza a prosperar. Con el paso del tiempo, Sentaro y Tokue abrirán sus corazones el uno al otro para revelar viejas heridas.
Ichiko vive en Komori, una pequeña aldea del nordeste de Japón. Se mudó a la ciudad en una ocasión, pero se sintió perdida allí y regresó. Sin supermercados ni tiendas de comestibles cerca, para vivir en Komori es necesario alimentarse de la tierra. Ichiko cultiva su arroz, trabaja la granja y prepara comidas con alimentos de temporada recolectados en las montañas y campos vecinos.
Abandonada inesperadamente por su novio, una joven norteamericana llamada Abby (Brittany Murphy) se encuentra de repente sola y sin saber qué hacer en la ciudad de Tokyo.
Masato es chef de ramen en Takasaki, Japón. Un día su vida dará un vuelco cuando su padre muera repentinamente. Aunque no mantenía una estrecha relación con él, se encuentra con una maleta y un cuaderno rojo repleto de las memorias de la familia, que su madre le dejó cuando tan solo tenía diez años. Siguiendo sus instintos, Masato viajará a Singapur con la esperanza de reconstruir la historia de su vida y su familia. Allí conocerá a Miki, una bloguera de comida japonesa y madre soltera, que le ayuda a localizar a su tío materno Ah Wee, que le acercará un poco más a sus orígenes junto con su abuela Madam Lee. El joven chef se irá recomponiendo poco a poco a través su pasión por la cocina y la tradición familiar.
Shin Chan y sus amigos se inscriben en un curso de cocina. Pronto los niños se verán envueltos en una trama para apoderarse de una secreta y legendaria salsa que en manos equivocadas puede cambiar la historia de la gastronomía.
En el sótano de un edificio de oficinas de Tokio, Jiro Ono, un maestro de sushi de 85 años, trabaja incesantemente en su prestiogioso restaurante Sukiyabashi Jiro. Su hijo Yoshikazu se enfrenta a la presión que supone suceder a su padre y hacerse cargo de tan legendario restaurante. Entretanto, Jiro persigue incansable su búsqueda de la pieza de sushi perfecta. (FILMAFFINITY)
Sachie abre el restaurante Kamome en Helsinki. La especialidad del menú son bolas de arroz onigiri. Sin embargo, su único cliente es Tommi, un finlandés obsesionado por el anime Gatchaman. Un día dos chicas japonesas llegan para ayudar a Sachie. El número de clientes se incrementa gradualmente, pero parece ser que el restaurante solo atrae gente con problemas, a quienes las conversaciones con Sachie y sus sabrosos platos les servirán de ayuda.
Taeko, una profesora urbanita un tanto estresada, llega a un pequeño hotel junto al mar para pasar unas vacaciones. Regentado por el excéntrico Yuji, frecuentado por Haruna y espiritualmente inspirado por la misteriosa Sakura, el lugar funciona como un pequeño microcosmos donde los móviles no funcionan, echarse la siesta es casi obligatorio y la vida transcurre entre helados de judía roja, gimnasia matutina en la playa y cenas a base de langosta.
Centered around typical Japanese food, a solitary salesman travelling through the country for business purposes, eats at its various establishments and experiences the various delicacies of Japanese cuisine.
Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each episode is about different a different customer, as they find simple yet profound connections with one another based on their shared love of a particular dish.
Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.
Akiko lives with her mother, but suddenly her mother passes away. Since then she quits her editing job and takes over her mother's small restaurant. At the restaurant there's only two items on the menu: sandwich and soup.
Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.
Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.
In 2007, TVB invited Helen To to host the travel show "Popular Tokyo". Because of her unique hosting style and her "Hong Kong girl" style behavior, she received a lot of support even in the scolding. While scolding her Hong Kong girl behavior for "teaching a bad way", the audience was attracted by her humorous language style, so an interesting phenomenon of scolding and watching was formed. Therefore, Helen To also created a new form of travel programs, that is, launching a series of programs with the host as the core, which can maximize the host's hosting skills and personality charm.
"Trails to Tsukiji" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji Market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.
These short documentaries take an intimate look at the lifestyles and culinary passions of people across Japan. Their stories are sure to warm the heart and whet the appetite.
"Ekiben" are lunch boxes sold at train stations enjoyed during train journeys which are filled with the charm of each region of Japan! Let's embark on a journey to encounter a selection of lunch boxes from all over Japan!
"Japan Delish" is a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.
