The king of gyôzas - Yôko Hiramatsu

Wild asparagus and sake in Tsugaru, monkfish in Kazamaura or "noodles of destiny" at the Akame waterfalls, black pork in Kagoshima, the balaou festival in the fishing port of Nemuro—this is a flavorful journey from north to south Japan in the footsteps of a food writer, with the help of her friend, the manga artist Taniguchi. After the delightful stories of * A Sandwich in Ginza* , we are invited to travel from Hokkaido to Okinawa, passing through the working-class neighborhoods of Tokyo, for a culinary adventure to discover a local specialty, a restaurant, or a unique taste, like the legendary sea urchin bento to be savored on a bench at Kuji Station. It's also a way to understand the Japanese relationship with food: seasonal dishes, festive meals, closely guarded recipes, and the histories of centuries-old establishments. A tasting journey as nourishing for the mind as it is for the body.