Research On The Japanese Food TV Series

In the 1990s,Japanese TV screen appeared on the dramas with the theme of food,after more than two decades of development,it gradually formed a special type of TV drama-food TV series.Although there is no accurate definition of food TV series in academia,the TV series that could be classified into the food TV series show some fixed content and forms.Summarizing the similarities among food shows,we can see that food is the core element in food drama.It expresses the specific themes or metaphors through displaying the process of experiencing the food,or using the narrative cues to promote the development of the plot,which could bring the visual and spiritual enjoyment for audiences.Because of the different roles played by food elements in TV plays,the role of food can serve as the story background,theme,or narrative clue of Japanese food TV series.Japanese food TV series contain rich and profound stories of life,behind the special relationship between food and stories,it projects the ups and downs of life experiences,which contains the dull that is true love,unforgettable love,like-minded friendship and healing the soul by inner communication.Food TV series also illustrate people’s mental state and situation in nature and society,and depicts a profound Japanese reality "Ukiyo-e" through food.Japanese food TV series show an unique aesthetic style because of its geographical characteristics and historically cultural backgrounds.Japanese food TV series,using artistically narrative techniques,show the stylized cooking processes and the ritual dining scenes,which makes the existence of food more meaningful and creates the aesthetic feeling towards audiences;Japanese food TV series influenced by their national animation culture,with a small fresh aesthetic "style" and non-realistic figure "sketching",which presents a unique animation of the image style;The aesthetic awareness of the Japanese nation has given the Japanese food drama a kind of mono no aware that shows its true feelings and creates a distant yugen environment.From the above,the essence of Japanese culture is hidden in food,which has laid a profound cultural brand in food dramas,and builds up a tight relationship between traditional culture and contemporary culture.On the one hand,It shows the "chrysanthemum and knife" type of national character and the pursuit of the ultimate "the Craftsman Spirit";On the other hand,It can also create an food centered industrial chain,and deliver the concept of culture to the world from an international perspective,which could also benefit to their good international image.Therefore,the artistic technique and commercial operation of Japanese TV series can promote the creation and development of Chinese food TV series.