Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-cuisine" theme.

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.

Higa Nobuko was born and raised with her four siblings in a farmhouse in the "Yanbaru region" in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. She aims to become a chef drawing inspiration from Okinawan cuisine. The four siblings follow very different paths, but the memories of their hometown connect their hearts and they're able to overcome their hardships as a family.

Bob, a still famous actor, arrives in Tokyo to shoot a commercial but feels oblivious and bored. He meets Charlotte, a lonely young woman accompanying her busy photographer husband. Over the next few days, Bob and Charlotte connect, sharing their emotions and fears. They have a great time together at a party and their understanding deepens. Bob has a brief affair with a singer but Charlotte is disappointed. On their last night together, they admit their wish to stay in Tokyo but know it's just a fantasy. They share a gentle goodbye and embrace before parting ways.

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.

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories follows the lives of diverse customers and staff at a late-night diner in Tokyo, showcasing heartwarming and emotional human connections. Each episode focuses on a different customer's story, highlighting themes of love, loss, and personal growth.

Midnight Diner is a heartwarming TV show set in a small Tokyo diner that opens from midnight to dawn. The show follows the stories of various customers who come to the diner seeking a late-night meal and find much more than just food. Each episode focuses on a different customer and explores their personal struggles, relationships, and life lessons. With a nice male lead and an episodic structure, Midnight Diner is a heartwarming and insightful show that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.

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.

Sweet Bean is a heartwarming drama about a small pastry shop in Japan. The story revolves around the unlikely friendship between a grumpy old man named Sentaro and a kind-hearted woman named Tokue. Sentaro reluctantly hires Tokue, who has been living in a sanatorium due to leprosy, to help him make dorayaki, a traditional Japanese confection. As they work together and bond over their shared passion for cooking, they learn valuable lessons about life, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. Despite facing social stigma and personal challenges, the characters find solace and joy in their mutual love for food. It's a beautiful story that highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and finding happiness in the simplest of things.

Little Forest: Summer/Autumn is a movie about a young woman named Ichiko who returns to her rural hometown after feeling disillusioned with city life. In the tranquil countryside, she rediscovers the joys of simple living, finding solace in the beauty of nature, agriculture, and the art of cooking. Through her experiences, she learns valuable lessons about self-sufficiency, the importance of community, and the power of reconnecting with one's roots.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

After being abandoned by her mother, a young woman named Ichiko returns to her rural hometown in Japan. She rediscovers the beauty of nature and the joy of simple living as she spends a year in the countryside, learning about Japanese culture, cooking, and horticulture.

After a breakup, a young American woman named Abby is stranded in Tokyo and becomes fascinated with ramen. She finds herself in a ramen noodle restaurant where she asks for a job as an apprentice to the strict ramen master, Maezumi. As Abby immerses herself in the world of ramen, she faces challenges such as the language barrier, cultural differences, and her own self-doubt. With resilience and determination, Abby gradually becomes a skilled ramen chef, and in the process, finds love and self-discovery.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

Samurai Gourmet follows the story of a recently retired salaryman who rediscovers his love for food and adventure. Inspired by his samurai fantasies, he explores various restaurants and cafes in Tokyo, indulging in the culinary delights of Japanese cuisine. Along the way, he embraces the joys of retirement and experiences the vibrancy of everyday life in Japan's capital city.

When a woman is diagnosed with stage four cancer, she sets out to find her missing husband and mend her broken family before it's too late. Along the way, she discovers the power of love, forgiveness, and resilience.

Shin-chan and his friends must overcome hunger and other obstacles when they're tasked with delivering a barrel of legendary sauce to a food festival.

"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.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary film that depicts the life and work of Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old sushi master who runs a Michelin three-star restaurant in Tokyo. The film explores Jiro's relentless pursuit of perfection in crafting sushi and delves into the complexities of the relationship between Jiro and his sons, who are also sushi chefs. It offers an intimate and mesmerizing look into the world of sushi and the dedication required to achieve greatness.

Midnight Diner 2 is a heartwarming Japanese drama that revolves around the lives of the diverse customers and staff members at a small diner in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood. The proprietor, referred to as 'Master,' runs the diner from midnight until dawn, serving delicious homemade food and providing a safe space for people from all walks of life. Each episode focuses on a different customer and their personal stories, highlighting themes of love, loss, friendship, and the power of food as a connection to memories and emotions. From a chef searching for his missing mentor to a regular visitor dealing with the loss of a loved one, Midnight Diner 2 beautifully portrays the ups and downs of life and the special bonds formed over shared meals.

A young man named Masato discovers a suitcase filled with old photos and letters, which leads him on a journey to Japan to uncover his family's culinary heritage. Along the way, he learns about the history of ramen and the importance of family and tradition.