This bilingual Japanese-English book introduces the essentials of Japanese cuisine through 101 carefully selected entries, ranging from everyday home cooking to festive feasts, traditional confections, ingredients, culinary tools, and seasonal customs. The book combines concise text, photographs, and cultural anecdotes to explain basic dishes, drinks, condiments, and kitchenware. It is a comprehensive introduction to washoku, suitable for beginners and for those wishing to share the richness of Japanese food culture with international audiences.
