In the past decades, Japanese food has become part of the global culinary scene: sushi, maki, miso soup, teriyaki, & tofu have found their way to our plates & palates. Japanese cooking not only harmoniously combines flavors & aesthetics, it is also praised for its nutritional & health benefits. This book introduces readers to the essence of Japanese cuisine: what are the basic ingredients & utensils? Which basic recipes need one know to cook Japanese style? Why is rice so important that the word ”gohan” (rice) also means ”meal”? More than one hundred recipes of traditional yet simple Japanese dishes are explained step-by-step with tips & variants. Beautiful photographs of soups, noodles, sushi, meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, & deserts (chocolate tofu mousse, matcha tart with almonds & lemon, to name but a few) take you on a tour of Japanese culinary culture. ...

This Postcard Colouring Book contains 20 cards with magnificent Japanese designs ready to colour, made from the finest 250 gsm acid-free water colour paper. Apart from water colour, practically all other techniques can be used to apply colour to the delicate designs in these books. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be hardly visible after colouring. Pepin Postcard Colouring Books match the quality of the finest professional watercolour pads. In order to get the best results, we recommend you use high-quality colouring materials. ...

Japanese Farm Food offers readers a unique window into life on a Japanese farm through simple recipes cooked from family fields & other local, organic products. The multitude of vibrant images conveys an intimate, authentic portrait of life & food on a Japanese farm. With a focus on fresh & thoughtfully sourced ingredients, the recipes in Japanese Farm Food are perfect for fans of the farmer`s market, & for home cooks looking for accessible Japanese dishes. Covering everything from pickles & soups to noodles, rice, & dipping sauces, with a special emphasis on vegetables, Hachisu demystifies the rural Japanese kitchen, laying bare the essential ingredients, equipment, & techniques needed for Japanese home cooking. ...

Japanese Folktales is one of the most complete collections of stories translated to English & introduces the reader to the vast world of Japanese ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons, & of course, Momotaro, the Peach Boy. Japanese folklore is richly imaginative & the 22 classic stories collected here are some of the most popular ever told. Each story transports the reader to a different realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious seas, & mythical lands including: The story of goldfish dancers & carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones & the adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank that every Japanese child knows by heart. These well-loved folk tales are sure to delight readers young & old while introducing them to Japan`s vivid fantasy tradition. ...

Filled with gorgeous photographs, this book explains the theory, history, & intricacies of Japanese gardening. The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics & structure. In Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history & development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens. Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto & Buddhist principles that have linked poetry & philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden in Japanese culture. Creative inspiration is found in the prehistoric origin of Japanese concepts of nature; the gardens of Heian aristocrats; the world-renowned Zen garden, or rock garden; the tea garden; courtyard garden; & stroll garden. Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify & interpret the symbolism of various garden forms & demonstrate these principles in use today in Japanese landscape architecture. Topics include: Design Principles Design Techniques Design Elements Godspirit in Nature Poetry in Paradise The Art of Emptiness Spiritual Passage Private Niches A Collector`s Park ...

This pack
- containing a Collins Gem Phrasebook & a CD
- provides the opportunity to hear & practise the language. The phrases

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Once confined to a literary elite in Japan, haiku are now written all over the world by poets who find their combination of brevity, technical discipline & expressive content irresistible. This collection brings together hundreds of poems by Japanese writers from the fifteenth century to the twentieth, with modern examples from Europe & America. In addition, there is a selection of poems influenced by haiku, & a section devoted to haiku-like passages from traditional English poets. The book is dominated by four great masters
- Basho, Buson, Issa & Shiki
- who between them compress the gamut of human experience into the limits of seventeen syllables.

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This is the first book in English by chef Murata dealing with easy-to-make home cooking recipes. The 60 recipes in the book include standard & popular Japanese dishes like Teriyaki, Tempura, Sushi, Miso soup & many others you can enjoy at home, plus several of his unique signature dishes that have helped him earn his reputation as the best chef in Japan. All of these recipes are characterised by being easy to create, & by their use of ingredients that are readily obtainable across Europe. The dishes are clearly described, & accompanied by the superb colour photographs of specialist Akira Saito. ...

This example-packed overview of contemporary Japanese illustration showcases the works of 100 of Japan`s most successful & exciting artists & designers. The images embrace a huge range of styles, from traditional to futuristic, from classic ukiyo-e prints to the worlds of manga & anime. Some look towards urban street culture or build their own surreal dreamscapes, while others revisit a playful world of childhood innocence or explore darker realms of violence & terror. The book also

Includes:: ten interviews in which the illustrators discuss their work & what inspires them. The range of amazing images & subjects in this book is hugely memorable, an exciting journey to the utterly idiosyncratic but wonderful world of the Japanese sensibility.

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Richly illustrated & exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas & hot springs known as Ryokans. It presents the finest Ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto & Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido & Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu. In this Japan travel guide you will find: The 40 best Japanese ryokan & onsens for English-speaking visitors (including 13 in the Tokyo area & 11 in & around Kyoto & Nara) A description of the special features of each ryokan & what is included in your stay Tips on how to choose the right ryokan for you Practical advice on how to book a stay & a detailed etiquette guide. Above all else this Ryokan guide reveals the enduring traditions of Japanese hospitality, a rich heritage reaching back a thousand years to the time when Japan`s hot spring bathing culture took root. The beautiful properties in this book also illustrate the unique design sensibility for which Japan is so justly renowned. Indispensable tips on booking a Japanese Ryokan that is right for you & reaching each property by train, bus & taxi are provided along with a detailed etiquette guide to staying at a Ryokan & bathing in an Onsen, as well as descriptions of the special features of each of the inns featured. ...