I discovered Japanese cuisine primarily from the books I read. From Banana Yoshimoto and Haruki Murakami, Hiromi Kawakami and Asako Yuzuki, comes stories that keep food as a central character, and elevate interactions around its delicious texture. Sushi to Maki rolls, Ramen to Udon, Tempura to Karaage, Yakitori to Miso Soup – I have sampled … More And I said, Itadakimasu 🙂