{"product_id":"food-cultures-of-japan-jeanne-jacob-9781440866838","title":"Food Cultures of Japan: Recipes, Customs, and Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis addition to the \u003cb\u003eGlobal Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e series explores the cuisine of Japan, from culinary history and important ingredients to essential daily and special meals.\u003cbr\u003eWhen we think of Japanese food in the United States, certain images come to mind: sushi, ramen, and hibachi restaurants. But what is food like in this island nation? What do people eat and drink every day? Are food concerns similar to those in the United States, where obesity is a major issue? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume offers comprehensive coverage on the cuisine of Japan. Readers will learn about the history of food in the country, influential ingredients that play an important role in daily cooking and consumption, meals and dishes for every occasion, and what food is like when dining out or stopping for snacks from street vendors. An additional chapter examines food issues and dietary concerns. Recipes accompany every chapter. A chronology, glossary, sidebars, and bibliography round out the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne Jacob\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 144086683X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440866838\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2022 pg. 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022","brand":"Jeanne Jacob","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44131575070975,"sku":"9781440866838","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2caa449b-92a9-473f-b823-0ec6da191ff4.jpg?v=1687475214","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/food-cultures-of-japan-jeanne-jacob-9781440866838","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}