Sushi BluSushi 2012Sushi DvdJiro'S SushiSeat SushiSushi BarsSushi FilmSushi CookbookSushi CinemaForwardJiro Dreams of Sushi- An AMAZING documentary about an 85-year-old sushi master who has become a legacy in Tokyo for creating the world's most perfect sushi and is training his son to take over his legacy when he retires. Inspiring story that would be great for a family documentary night!When's the last time you walked away from a movie hungry? It's pretty rare for me. American movies about food seem to be few and far between, and the ones that are around are usually socially-conscious documentaries that bum me out more than anything. Japanese movies about food seem to do exactly the opposite. Most food movies out of Japan focus a lot on the role of food in bringing people together, the journeys people go through for food and, most importantly of all, always make me really hungry. Would you expect anything less from the country that brought us Iron Chef? I gathered up some of the best Japanese movies about food I could find.

If these don't rouse your appetite, then you might not have a stomach. Tampopo is the be all and end all of Japanese food movies. If you say that any other food movie is better then sorry, but you're wrong. Billed as a "Ramen Western" (a play on the "Spaghetti Western" genre of movies), Tampopo is, at its most basic, the story of a woman trying to turn her ramen shop around to save it from its own mediocrity.jiro dreams of sushi rs But that simple description does such disservice to the movie. jiro dreams of sushi daisukeTampopo jumps around, exploring different topics, settings, and stories, culminating into a movie that encompasses life, death, love, and all of the big questions in life.jiro dreams of sushi oxford

If you've never heard of or seen Tampopo before, then see it as soon as you can. But in the meantime, you can read our post on Tampopo and philosophy. Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary all about Jiro Ono, chef at the best sushi restaurant in the world, Sukiyabashi Jiro. How do you get to be the best sushi chef in the world? play sushi cat 2 on a10Jiro Dreams of Sushi tells Jiro's life story and explores his philosophy on sushi and life in general.youda sushi chef 2 hacked This movie is the definition of food porn, full of close-up shots of freshly-made sushi glistening with soy sauce, moments before it's delicately gobbled down by a appreciative diner. sushi conveyor belt bangkokEven if you can't go to the best sushi restaurant in the world, Jiro Dreams of Sushi will give you a very personal view of the sushi.

You also get a glimpse into the inner workings of the Japanese restaurant industry, all the way up and down the supply chain. It's a behind-the-scenes tour that not many people get. You can watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix and Hulu Plus. In Japan, udon noodles plays second fiddle to ramen. Not only is the greatest Japanese food movie, Tampopo, about ramen, but ramen has taken off in the Japanese food world the way udon never has. People in Japan are always tinkering with ramen, coming up with new and exciting ways to serve it. There are so many variations when it comes to broth, noodles, and toppings, that it's hard to keep track of it all. (Although we've written a guide to ramen That doesn't mean that you should ignore udon. Not only is it delicious in its own right, but it even has its own movie, appropriately titled Udon. Udon, like Tampopo, is a bit of an underdog story, but is much different from seminal classic. It follows a washed-up comedian who returns home to help construct an udon pilgrimmage of sorts.

Ironically enough, one of the members of the comedy group the Rahmens appears in the movie. Maybe ramen and udon can be friends after all! When you're stationed at a research facility in Antarctica, it's easy to get homesick. Surrounded by vast stretches of impossibly cold desert, you long for more hospitable surroundings. Fortunately, some familiar food can go a long way. The Antarctic Cook follows the crew at Antarctica's Dome Fuji Station and, more specifically, Nishimura, the crew's chef. You can read our full review of the Antarctic Cook here. You might think that Spirited Away isn't really a food movie. After all, isn't it one of those Studio Ghibli movies about magic and wonder? And you'd be right. But, Spirited Away also happens to feature enough tasty-looking food to make your mouth water. Even though the food is all illustrated, the variety and serving sizes of those foods still provoke your appetite. You can read our article about how Spirited Away is the perfect foodie movie for more.

eatrip (a portmanteau of "eat" and "trip") is a simple documentary about how food bring people together. Despite featuring dreamboat actor Tadanoba Asano and coming out pretty recently (2009), I couldn't track it down through either legitimate or not-so-legitimate means. The trailer makes the movie look promising, but every review site I've come across gives it pretty mediocre ratings. Just as well, I suppose. What food movies make your mouth water? Did I miss you favorite Japanese food movie on this list? Do you want to try to make the argument that Tampopo isn't the best (rofl)? Tell me on Twitter!I’m often asked, “What does your typical day look like?” In an attempt to answer this difficult question, I met up with Morgan Spurlock’s film crew for an episode of “A Day In The Life.” The full Friday we shot (I reserve Fridays for in-person meetings) reiterates a point I’ve driven home before: The 4-Hour Workweek is, and always has been, about using time optimally, not being idle.

It also shows how much I love my POS VW Golf, which is having its 10th birthday soon. To clarify the intro, here’s a mostly complete list of start-ups I advise and have invested in [UPDATE 2014: Here is the most complete list of all my startups, which is kept up-to-date.]: About.me (acquired by AOL) DailyBurn (acquired by IAC) Milk (acquired by Google) Posterous (acquired by Twitter) Foodzie (acquired by Joyus) Uber (The Escalade in the above video was via Uber, which I use whenever parking will be a hassle.) Schematic Labs (makers of SoundTracking) Central Kitchen Restaurant (press) Other investments, including late-stage and publicly traded, include: SimpleGeo (acquired by Urban Airship) Digg (acquired by Betaworks) Basis (acquired by Intel) Would you like to work together? If so, watch the “Advise This!” video below and tell me about your company in the comments, ideally in 200 words or fewer. Stats are always helpful.

Look forward to checking it out. In the meantime, I have to wrap up The 4-Hour Chef! It’s shaping up to be a fun one… WellnessFX Competition – Would you like to spend 30 minutes with me? I’d love to learn what you’re up to and see if I can help. WellnessFX, featured in the above episode, is sponsoring a giveaway for six 30-minute slots. Click here to learn more. SXSW – “Advise This” Panel – So, what do start-up “advisors” do, exactly? How do you recruit A-listers to your cause? Or, better yet, how do you assemble and leverage the *right* team? In the below panel, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Conrad, JR Johnson, Chase Charvis, and I discuss the relationships between founders, investors, and advisors in start-ups. You’ll recognize the now familiar “14 minutes into my 15 minutes…,” which I say to keep my head from getting too damn big. It’s a Seneca thing: Posted on: April 24, 2012. Please check out Tools of Titans, my new book, which shares the tactics, routines, and habits of billionaires, icons, and world-class performers. I