GEOG 1014 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sukiyabashi Jiro, Tsukiji Fish Market, Japanese Cuisine
2 Feb 2017
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Jiro ono: born 1925, sushi master, owner of sushi restaurant and works there every day, 3 star restaurant on michelin scale (highest you can get). 10 people at a time, on your way into a subway station in. First rated restaurant in japan, highest rated sushi place on earth. Story of: family dedicated to a craft (sushi) Vinegared rice, sometimes fruits and vegetables, and majorly raw fish. Nigiri- pad of rice with stuff on top, mostly the one seen in this film. Roots in ancient ido (tokyo): layered rice and fish and allowed to ferment. Modernly: food vendors added vinegar to sticky rice and wrapping them. *also visit tsukiji fish market in the film. Whole sale market- largest of fish/any kind in the world. 1 of 3 major fish markets in tokyo. Valued at 6. 5 billion dollars (not how much they sell, but how much you would buy them for) Outermarket: mix of whole sale and retail shops.
