Zetsumeshi Road: Shutcho Hen (2023)

Other name: 絶メシロード 出張編, Zetsumeshi Road: Shutchou Hen, Zetsumeshi Road: Business Trip

Description:

Zetsumeshi Road: Shutcho Hen embarks on a heartwarming culinary journey following an ordinary individual whose routine business trips transform into extraordinary quests. Far from home, this traveler dedicates their downtime to seeking out "zetsumeshi"—the vanishing local dishes and quaint restaurants on the verge of disappearing forever. Each new town visited for work becomes an opportunity to uncover hidden gastronomic gems, from beloved eateries serving generations-old recipes to unique regional specialties. The film explores the profound connection between food, memory, and community, as the protagonist savors these rare flavors and learns the stories behind them. It's a poignant exploration of nostalgia and the beauty of culinary heritage, highlighting the urgency of preserving these cultural treasures before they are lost to time, all experienced through the lens of a dedicated and appreciative traveler.

Airs On: Mar 03, 2023

Producer: TV Tokyo

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:Food