A recipe book for the most essential Japanese dishes with an emphasis on everyday home-cooked meals. Step-by-step photographs of the preparation process paired with explanations in both English and Japanese will guide you through each classic yet delicious dish.

To allow more people to enjoy these meals on a regular basis, author Humiyo Kawakami created these recipes with not only great flavor in mind but also considering ease of preparation—no need for special equipment here!

As one of the countries with the longest life expectancy, Japan's diet attracts considerable attention from health-conscious people around the world. Its traditional seasonings such as miso or shoyu play a key role in the cuisine's flavour and are considered a healthy addition to any diet.