{"product_id":"the-manga-guide-to-japanese-food-history-ingredients-folklore-of-japan-s-cuisine-illustrated-book","title":"The Manga Guide to Japanese Food – History, Ingredients \u0026 Folklore of Japan’s Cuisine, Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDive into the world of Japanese cuisine with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Manga Guide to Japanese Food: Everything You Want to Know About the History, Ingredients and Folklore of Japan’s Unique Cuisine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This richly illustrated book presents the fascinating history and traditions of Japanese cooking in an engaging manga format, perfect for both beginners and food enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThrough the eyes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManabu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a young aspiring chef, readers discover the depth and complexity of Japanese food culture. Dozens of mini essays, hundreds of charming color illustrations, and detailed photographs explain every aspect of washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the Book You’ll Discover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe role of essential ingredients: rice, soybeans, seaweed, fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe beauty of traditional utensils: lacquerware, ceramics, and Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe importance of fermented staples: miso, soy sauce, sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe history of sushi and its origins as a fish-preserving method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe concept of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eumami\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the seven detectable human flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA journey into Kaiseki, Kyoto’s elegant multi-course dining tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo test your knowledge, the book includes a fun \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003equiz at the end\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Praise:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This use of different formats brings Japanese culinary history and traditions to life so vividly; the combination of manga character conversations, passages of informative text and graphical illustrations is a powerful one that works very well for the topic of food, culture and history.”\u003c\/i\u003e — Kavey Eats, Food Blogger \u0026amp; Influencer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHiroshi Nagashima\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was born in Yokohama and served for many years as the director and chef of the Shisui restaurant at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Honganji Temple. A highly decorated culinary expert, he has received the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYellow Ribbon Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool Japan Ambassador title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder of the Rising Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—Japan’s highest civilian honor. He has authored multiple acclaimed books on Japanese cuisine, including works on Buddhist cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA complete introduction to Japanese food culture in manga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombines history, folklore, ingredients, and culinary techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for foodies, manga fans, and those exploring Japanese traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull-color illustrations, photos, and essays for a visual, engaging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIncludes a quiz to test your knowledge of Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Charles E. 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