This elegant and appetizing journey through the history of Japanese cinema offers a tasteful selection of recipes inspired by iconic films.

Tan-men soup from Midnight Diner, risotto from Princess Mononoke, and ramen from Tampopo are just a few of the dishes featured in this unique cookbook that connects the best of Japanese cinema with the cuisine highlighted within. Organized by type of dish – dumplings, noodles, soups and stews, seafood, eggs and meat, vegetables and rice, desserts and tea – it provides concise and beautifully illustrated recipes that will satisfy both experienced and novice cooks.

Throughout the book, there are descriptions of the films that inspired each dish, showcasing a selection as diverse as the recipes themselves, including classics, cult favorites, and animes such as Midnight Diner, Toilet, Spirited Away, Little Forest, Makanai, My Neighbor Totoro, What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Our Little Sister, Samurai Gourmet, Journey to Tokyo, The Asadas, Kamome Diner, The Way of the Sharp and Spicy, The Garden of Words, A Good Day Every Day, and Sweet Bean.

Through this tasteful connection of cinema and gastronomy, Japanese film fans will find a new way to appreciate their favorite masterpieces, while Japanese food lovers will discover films that whet their appetite.