Japanese cooking is unique. It is based on seasonal culinary specialities, the preparation and serving of which is considered to be an art. Shows the buying of fresh fish and vegetables, the tea ceremony, a traditional dinner, cooking schools, family meals and the preparation of sukiyaki, tempura and sushi.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002569
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cookery
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cookery (Natural foods)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food presentation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)