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Tsukiji Wonderland

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Fish experts devote their lives to finding the best fish for their customers.
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Andrew Parker The Gate 08/28/2018
3.6/5
At times, the film can seem a bit overstuffed and somewhat repetitive, but Endo always perfectly captures the hustle and bustle of all 60,000 of the market's consumers, workers, and managers. Go to Full Review James Marsh South China Morning Post 10/22/2016
4/5
Tsukiji Wonderland ventures deep into the bowels of the culinary Mecca, to study not only the Japanese love of all things fish, but also their exemplary work ethic and pride in fair trade. Go to Full Review John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore) 10/06/2016
3/5
There are few lingering shots of glistening slabs of otoro (tuna belly) or squirmy things bound for the pot. His detached, somewhat scholarly approach, however, perversely causes the viewer to yearn even more for a nice sashimi platter after the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frans B @FransB Aug 18 Brilliant production! Portrays Japan's culture of work ethic and strive for perfection very well. Discipline and focus, pride in what you do, very serious about quality. Just love Japanese culture See more 12/24/2016 Apart from the strange narrator, the documentary does a wonderful job in delving into the lives, customs and wonder of the Tsukiji Fish markets. Foodies will salivate, but also a word of warning for the squeamish as some scenes show food preparation. See more 10/11/2016 It would've been good to see a bit of the flip side, perhaps something about darker times or shady characters, and the VO is often unnecessary. However, what's there is still immensely inspiring, in terms of these professionals' dedication to their knowledge, skill, and craft, and how in such an institution, human relationships, culture, tradition, and heritage matter more than profits. I almost wept at the slow-motion closeups of master sushi chefs making a piece of sushi. See more Read all reviews
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Shôtarô Endô

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Movie Info

Synopsis Fish experts devote their lives to finding the best fish for their customers.
Director
Shôtarô Endô
Production Co
Shochiku Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 51m
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