Here I present: Sachiyo Harada, “The Complete Illustrated Guide to JAPANESE COOKING, 2025.
📘 The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking
Full Title: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking: Techniques, Ingredients & Recipes
Author: Sachiyo Harada
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (Hardie Grant North America)
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
ISBN: 978-1958417911
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
Language: English
Boswell Book Company
About the Book:
This cookbook breaks down 100 classic Japanese recipes with clear step-by-step instructions, annotated photographs, and illustrations to help both beginners and experienced home cooks.
It is structured in three main sections—Essentials (basic techniques and ingredient explanations), Recipes (from sushi and ramen to okonomiyaki and desserts), and an Illustrated Glossary—making Japanese cuisine more approachable in your own kitchen.
About the Author:
Sachiyo Harada was born in Hokkaido, Japan, trained at the prestigious Ferrandi school in Paris, and has worked in top restaurants as well as serving as a food stylist and cookbook author. She also teaches culinary workshops and cooking classes in Paris and Tokyo.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking by Sachiyo Harada (2025):
📖 About the Structure
The book is organized into three main sections:
Essentials – Foundational techniques and ingredient introductions (e.g., how to cut fish, how to wash and cook rice).
Recipes – Around ~100 classic Japanese dishes with step-by-step instructions, photos, and annotated illustrations.
Illustrated Glossary – Key ingredients and tools explained visually to help you shop with confidence.
📋 Typical Recipe Types.
The book covers a wide range of Japanese cooking, including but not limited to:
Staples & Techniques: sushi preparation, tempura, ramen basics
Everyday Favorites: okonomiyaki, onigiri (rice balls), donburi (rice bowls)
Sides & Starters: miso soup, pickles, simple grilled fish
Desserts: matcha roll cake, black sesame ice cream
Each of these recipes is broken down with step-by-step photos and annotated visuals to make the process clear even for beginners.
📸 Photos & Illustrations
Step-by-step photographs paired with annotated illustrations to teach techniques
Color photos throughout the 288-page hardcover, making it both a practical guide and a visual learning tool.
