Wa-shoku - Beyond Sushi Spreading Japanese Culture & Cuisine Throughout the World
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Beginning with sushi, Japanese cuisine is familiar all over the world today. At Japanese restaurants, you can see people, regardless of their ethnicity, enjoying this food culture. There is a passionate story behind the men and women who dedicated their lives to spreading traditional Japanese cuisine, or Wa-shoku, recognized throughout the world today.
Featuring Mr. Noritoshi Kanai, Chairman of Mutual Trading Co., Inc., Nobu Matsuhisa, the chef/owner of Nobu restaurants, Katsuya Uechi, the chef/owner of Katsu-ya group, Tyson Cole, the chef/owner of Uchi restaurant, Joel Robuchon, a French chef, Yoshihiro Murata, the chef/owner of Kyoto Kikunoi, Shige Nakamura a Ramen master and more.
This feature documentary film illustrates the past and future of Wa-Shoku and how the dedicated men and women maintained the essential traditional qualities of Japanese food.
Running Time
108 mins
Year
2015
Kanopy ID
1524554
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