Instant noodles; some say they are the most important Japanese invention of the 20th Century! Tonight Sachie visits a museum dedicated to ramen noodles before she heads to the kitchen.

Sachie goes on an international rice journey, from planting seedlings in a paddy field in Japan to harvesting full-grown rice stalks in Northern California.

The Japanese are known for perfecting the meal on the go with their elegant bento boxes that can contain up to 50 different Japanese delicacies.

Tonight Sachie joins her family foraging for bamboo shoots in preparation for a Japanese style barbecue.

Sachie heads to Kyoto, the centre of Japanese culture and fine dining, where she dines at a three star, 300 year old restaurant, steeped in history.

Sachie is all about celebrating Japanese food in New Zealand but this week she is in Japan, celebrating New Zealand food; specifically our beautiful salmon.

Miso soup is a favourite Japanese winter warmer here in New Zealand but what else can you make with miso paste? Tonight Sachie demonstrates miso grilled eggplant and a delicious miso walnut brownie.