Cuisine on Screen by Sachiyo Harada

This elegant and mouthwatering journey through Japanese film history presents a delectable selection of recipes inspired by iconic movies.

From Midnight Diner’s tan-men soup and Princess Mononoke’s risotto to Tampopo’s legendary ramen, this unique cookbook pairs the best of Japanese cinema with the dishes that feature in them. Organised by type—dumplings; noodles, soups, and stews; seafood; eggs and meat; vegetables and rice; desserts and tea—it offers concise, beautifully illustrated recipes to suit both novice and experienced cooks.

Scattered throughout are descriptions of the films that inspired each dish, featuring a diverse selection of classics, cult favourites, and anime, including Midnight Diner, Toilet, Spirited Away, Little Forest, Makanai, My Neighbour Totoro, What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Our Little Sister, Samurai Gourmet, Voyage to Tokyo, The Asadas, Kamome Diner, The Way of the Hot and Spicy, The Garden of Words, Every Day a Good Day, Sweet Bean, and Kantaro.

Blending cinema and gastronomy, this book offers Japanese film lovers a fresh way to appreciate their favourite masterpieces, while food enthusiasts will discover films that whet their appetites.

Hardcover
90 colour illustrations