Book: Washoku: An Illustrated Guide to Japanese Food - English and Japanese editions ⋅ Tankosha

Japanese cuisine, or washoku, is a culinary culture of rare richness in the world, born from the unique evolution of Japanese gastronomy within the East Asian cultural sphere, blended with Western and Chinese influences adapted to the Japanese way. Its unique origins, full of mystery and diversity, continue to amaze people around the world. Washoku is a true symbol of Cool Japan—a surprising and fascinating cuisine. Even the Japanese sometimes struggle to give a clear answer when asked about it. This illustrated guide in Japanese and English offers accessible explanations for those curious to discover Japanese culinary culture, while providing Japanese people with answers to questions they no longer dare to ask. In addition to classics like sushi and rice, the book also covers more complex topics such as fermented foods, the differences in taste between Kansai and Kanto, and food tourism. The texts are presented in both English and Japanese to facilitate understanding of these topics, which can be difficult to explain in English and hard for non-Japanese speakers to grasp.