Itadakimasu! Bon appetit!

Since living in Germany, I have developed an ever greater passion for cooking as my desire for Japanese food grew.

So, with the help of my extremely patient mother, I learned to cook until all the dishes tasted the way they should. Most of the recipes in this book come from my grandmother, my mother and my aunt. These are typical family recipes that are easy to prepare and - as is common in Japan - compiled according to the four seasons.

I really hope that as you journey through this book, you will feel the scent of the Japanese seasons and enjoy the beauty of Tian Tang's illustrations, which will introduce you to Japanese cuisine.