Provides information on Japanese foodstuffs, cooking styles, utensils, aesthetics, meals, etiquette, and nutrition. Offers a contextual framework for the Japanese food culture and relates Japan's history and geography to food.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Frontispiece.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Contents.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Timeline.
1: Historical Overview.
2: Major Foods and Ingredients.
3: Cooking.
4: Typical Meals.
5: Eating Out.
6: Special Occasions: Holidays, Celebrations, and Religious Rituals.