A piece of hand-pressed nigiri sushi — glistening fish over seasoned rice

The Cooking of Japan

A cuisine of quiet precision.

From a two-minute miso soup to a hand-pressed piece of nigiri, Japanese cooking is built on restraint, season, and the deep savour of dashi. 20 recipes, theme by theme.

New to this table? Start with the complete guide to Japanese cooking — the philosophy of washoku, the map of the country, and where to begin.

Beyond Japan

The wider world has a place at this table too. Explore the World Classics collection, the regional cuisines of India, browse the full recipe collection, or read the cultural stories behind the food.