Oishii! Japanese Food Style by Manami Okazaki

As vibrant and captivating as its subject, this visually striking celebration of Japanese food highlights the importance of aesthetics in everything from haute cuisine to vending machines.

In Japan, where a meal is often described as a feast for the eyes, food is deeply tied to national identity and heritage. Oishii! (meaning ‘delicious’ in English) explores the aesthetics of Japanese cuisine from multiple perspectives, featuring insights from world-renowned chefs, scholars, designers, home cooks, patisserie chefs, and artists. It examines seasonal food traditions, contemporary trends such as bento boxes and kawaii character cafés, and takes readers to unique destinations like the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum and the fish roe-themed Mentai Park. The book also delves into cultural phenomena including plastic display food, manga, and vending machines.

Japanese culture expert Manami Okazaki presents a kaleidoscopic exploration of the nation’s culinary world, offering a book that is both comprehensive and contemporary. Packed with hundreds of photographs, it’s as rich in detail as a beautifully crafted bento box.

Paperback with flaps
288 colour illustrations