COOKING THE WORLD : Japan, inside the secrets of traditional Japanese cuisine | FOOD TRAVEL DOC

Culture & Heritage
30 sept. 2026  #documentary #japan #food

#documentary #japan #food

The Globe Cooker is back for a new culinary adventure !
After Thailand, India, Brazil and Morocco, Fred Chesneau travels across Japan, uncovering the secrets of nihon ryôri, one of the world’s most refined and symbolic cuisines.

His journey begins in Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido, diving into a massive fish market bursting with ocean flavours.
On Honshu, Fred ventures through rice fields and meets the last organic rice producer in Japan, whose rice is among the most precious in the country.
In Noto, he joins local fishermen preparing their autumn festival.
In Tokyo, he explores a culinary universe that is both futuristic and deeply traditional.
Finally, in Okinawa, he investigates the mystery behind the island’s exceptional longevity.

A vibrant, sensory and inspiring culinary road trip.

Directed by Timothée Janssen
Produced by GEDEON Programmes

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