Oishii!, 9783791389233
Paperback
A feast for the eyes: explore Japan’s delicious, artistic food culture.

Oishii!

Japanese Food Style

$48.00

  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    4 April 2024

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Summary

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

In Japan, where a meal is typically described as a feast for the eyes, food is a matter of national identity and heritage. Oishii! (which means ‘delicious’ in English) explores the aesthetics of the country’s cuisine from a variety of perspectives, including interviews with world-famous chefs,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783791389233
ISBN-10:3791389238
Author:Manami Okazaki
Publisher:Prestel
Imprint:Prestel
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:4 April 2024
Weight:672g
Dimensions:240mm x 197mm x 16mm
About The Author

Manami Okazaki

Manami Okazaki is a journalist and researcher whose work has appeared in the Japan Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN Traveler, the Guardian, Lonely Planet, and other media outlets. She has authored numerous books on Japanese culture, art, crafts, and fashion, including Japan’s Best Friend, Land of the Rising Cat, Kimono Now and Kawaii! Japan’s Culture of Cute, all published by Prestel.

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