In Tokyo, Japan, the Tsukiji Fish Market is a massive complex where a wide variety of fish products are brokered. The Market employs over 12,000 workers, and about 30,000 customers conduct business there daily. The Market provides fish for Japanese restaurants and consumers, but also sends exotic product throughout the world. The documentary focuses upon the Japanese wholesalers who become fish experts, and devote their life to finding the best, most-desirable fish for their customers. 

Directed by Naotarô Endô.

 

 

 

Tsukiji Wonderland

2016 JP 111 min
Festival Year: 2017
Types: Documentary, Feature
Topic: Food, Global Perspectives