An accessible and sumptuous collection of recipes from one of the world's most respected and beloved culinary cultures Japan's signature foods - sushi, ramen, cakes - are loved around the world. Now, the iconic and regional dishes of Japan's traditional cuisine are made available to home cooks with this authoritative collection from acclaimed food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu. 400 recipes divided into 15 chapters by course explore every part of Japan with soups, noodles, pickles, one-pots, sweets, and many vegetable dishes in one stunning, impressive package.