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Showing posts with label sushi. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Announcement: Nov. 6, 2021 - ICC Lecture Series with Professor Eric C. Rath - "Sushi Before Sushi, Umami Before Umami" - The Hidden (Fermented) History of Japanese Food
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Felinization -or- "Sushi for Cats"
Source: JunsKitchen
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGcYabz3hYg&t=194s
I'm not sure how I missed this. But as I am immersed in social media in my latest research, I am coming across many interesting things. I hope this form of felinization (glocalization for cats) is not offensive to anyone. I am sure the cats and their owner are not racist nor are they trying to appropriate Japanese culture.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Friday, March 2, 2012
Sushi Films
Here's some information about two recent films about sushi...
1. Sushi: The Global Catch
Announcement via EASIANTH:
In this meticulously researched documentary, filmmaker Mark Hall traces the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. This explosion in demand for sushi over the past 30 years has brought with it problems of its own, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, threatening the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems.
Through extensive interviews with prominent industry representatives and environmental activists, Hall carefully presents the various solutions being proposed to the vexing issue of overfishing. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival, Sushi: The Global Catch raises some pressing questions that all sushi lovers should seek to address.
Link: http://kinolorberedu.com/film.php?id=1244
Link: http://www.sushitheglobalcatch.com/
2. The Story Of Sushi
From "The Story Of Sushi, Short Film Made Entirely From Hand-Crafted Miniatures, Warns Of The Dangers Of The Fish Industry" at Huffington Post.
The Story Of Sushi, a short film created for Bamboo Sushi restaurant in Portland, Oregon, has a pretty depressing take on the state of the world's sushi. The four minute film dives into issues of sustainability and overfishing, and is worth watching if you need a primer on how fishing works (or if you want to get really sad).
Beyond the learning component, though, the real reason to watch this clip is because of the amazing hand-crafted miniatures. In fact, the film took seven months to complete. That's pretty painstaking work -- and definitely worth four minutes of your time.
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/story-of-sushi_n_1310433.html
1. Sushi: The Global Catch
Announcement via EASIANTH:
In this meticulously researched documentary, filmmaker Mark Hall traces the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. This explosion in demand for sushi over the past 30 years has brought with it problems of its own, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, threatening the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems.
Through extensive interviews with prominent industry representatives and environmental activists, Hall carefully presents the various solutions being proposed to the vexing issue of overfishing. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival, Sushi: The Global Catch raises some pressing questions that all sushi lovers should seek to address.
Link: http://kinolorberedu.com/film.php?id=1244
Link: http://www.sushitheglobalcatch.com/
Sushi: The Global Catch - Trailer from Sakana Films on Vimeo.
2. The Story Of Sushi
From "The Story Of Sushi, Short Film Made Entirely From Hand-Crafted Miniatures, Warns Of The Dangers Of The Fish Industry" at Huffington Post.
The Story Of Sushi, a short film created for Bamboo Sushi restaurant in Portland, Oregon, has a pretty depressing take on the state of the world's sushi. The four minute film dives into issues of sustainability and overfishing, and is worth watching if you need a primer on how fishing works (or if you want to get really sad).
Beyond the learning component, though, the real reason to watch this clip is because of the amazing hand-crafted miniatures. In fact, the film took seven months to complete. That's pretty painstaking work -- and definitely worth four minutes of your time.
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/story-of-sushi_n_1310433.html
The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Looking for Japan in Germany... and Re-Thinking Orientalism
There certainly seems to be a lot of Japanese influence in Frankfurt. Here is some live sushi all you can eat... I found a sushi shop in the Frankfurt train station yesterday run by a Korean woman (who at least seemed to understand Japanese...). Actually I have been hard-pressed to find "German" food. Lots of kebab, halal and African cuisine, at least in the area close to my flat. Last night the anthro grad students gathered at an Ethiopian restaurant. My flatmate commented for "real German food" I would have to go to Bavaria...
The kinds of pictures I am taking here in Germany are very different from those I take in Japan. Despite living in Japan for almost 13 years now, I am beginning to think that I am (still) an orientalist... I am also appreciating the plight of my exchange students when they first come to Japan. All the seemingly easy advice I give them is actually not so easy. I tell my students to "get lost" and "just jump on a train and see where it takes you." I did just that today... in the rain. I was able to find my way back to my flat and gain some insight into the difficulties of adapting to a new culture. And perhaps a little insight into Frankfurt as well. Stay tuned...
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Globalization of Sushi: Report on "60 Minutes"
Recently the CBS news show "60 Minutes" ran a story about the globalization of sushi. Anthropologist Ted Bestor appears in the story. Check it out at the following link:
Link to 60 Minutes story
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3706693n
60 Minutes "used" a lot of Bestor's material without giving him enough credit, I think. But I suppose it is cool to see an anthropologist on a popular TV show. Check out Bestor's research for more information on this interesting topic.
UPDATE: Is sushi safe to eat? See the recent story (and photos) from the MSNBC website:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22844936?GT1=10755
Link to 60 Minutes story
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3706693n
60 Minutes "used" a lot of Bestor's material without giving him enough credit, I think. But I suppose it is cool to see an anthropologist on a popular TV show. Check out Bestor's research for more information on this interesting topic.
UPDATE: Is sushi safe to eat? See the recent story (and photos) from the MSNBC website:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22844936?GT1=10755
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