TASTING TOKYO: Inside the kitchens of the world's foodie capital
Australian tourists are visiting Japan in record numbers, with one million travelers expected to arrive this year. In Tokyo visitors are increasingly attracted by the nation's food – the city has become the number one destination for food lovers with more Michelin star restaurants than its nearest rival Paris.
On Foreign Correspondent the ABC's north Asia correspondent James Oaten sets out to discover what's driving this foodie obsession. He meets a world expert on tuna, one of the country's best sushi chefs and a 96-year-old eel master to see first-hand what it takes to be the best. From the onigiri lunch shops to the world's best ramen restaurant James goes in search of the secret to Japan's culinary success.
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