Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook

In Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook, Nancy Singleton Hachisu draws on over three decades of living and farming in Japan to spotlight its rich, plant-based culinary heritage. She offers more than 250 carefully curated recipes, organized by cooking method, from dressed and vinegared to simmered, pickled, fried, grilled, steamed, and sweet—each with just a handful of ingredients yet abundant in flavor and nuance. Hachisu brings a storyteller’s eye to history and tradition, tracing vegetarian roots from Zen Buddhist temple kitchens to contemporary home tables. Alongside accessible recipes—like seasonal miso soup bowls and salt-massaged eggplant—readers receive thoughtful tips, ingredient guides, and adaptations for international pantries. Elegant photography and minimal yet striking design frame each dish as a work of art, making the book an aesthetic treasure as well as a practical kitchen companion. Whether you're plant-based, curious about Japanese cooking, or simply love beautifully simp