Edomae Sushi: Art, Tradition, Simplicity by Shimizu, Kikuo

"Edomae" means "in front of Edo," the old name of Japan's capital city. In 19th-century Edo, which was as busy and bustling as today's Tokyo, workers in search of quick, nutritious meals favored sushi made from freshly-caught fish and vinegar-seasoned rice. Over the years, Edomae sushi became increasingly well-respected - no longer considered just inexpensive "fast" food, but, rather, a unique and highly-esteemed cuisine. Today, there are few written records about true Edomae sushi, but its technique and soul have been passed down from chef to chef, maintaining its tradition as it evolved through the decades. Now, Kikuo Shimizu, a master chef and owner of Kikuyoshi, a tiny but revered Tokyo restaurant, reveals how authentic Edomae sushi is made.

Japanese Homestyle Cooking by Tokiko Suzuki

A comprehensive, fully illustrated cookbook of popular Japanese recipes Japanese Homestyle Cooking makes use of each season's most plentiful ingredients for preparing delicious meals. Including over 135 recipes, this comprehensive cookbook brings the most popular meals in Japanese homes to your home.

Japanese Cooking by Emi Kazuko

This book explores the rich history and traditions of Japanese food preparation, cooking and presentation. It features a comprehensive look at the wide range of ingredients, many of which are unique to the Japanese kitchen. It covers everything you need to know about Japanese cooking equipment and utensils, from steamers and rice cookers to sushi rolling mats and tempura fryers. You can experience the simple, elegant culinary delights of Japan, such as sushi, sashimi, miso soups, noodles, tofu, tempura and much more. Dishes cover all the components of a traditional Japanese meal: rice and sushi; soups and noodles; vegetables and seaweed dishes; beans, tofu and egg dishes; fish and shellfish; poultry and meat recipes; and also some delectable desserts. Taking pleasure in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food is true of all cultures but none more so than the Japanese. Cooking in Japan is centered around natural ingredients and characterized by simplicity and attention to detail. In this book, an illustrated directory explores the ingredients you will need, and each chapter shows you how to create popular Japanese dishes such as miso soup, tempura and salmon teriyaki.