Makiko Itoh's “Real Japanese Cooking: The Only Japanese Cookbook You Will Ever Need" cuts through the clutter to focus on the basics that every home cook should know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/16/food-drink/real-japanese-cooking-cookbook/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #recipes #soup #vegetables