Japan: The Cookbook
A native Californian, author Nancy Singleton Hachisu has lived in Japan for the past three decades. Her love for the country's cuisine and attention to detail permeates Japan: The Cookbook. Housed within the bamboo-inspired cover are over 400 recipes covering everything from soups to stir-fry, organized by course and accompanied by notes that explain not just how to use the ingredients but their cultural importance, as well.