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The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider
Ivan Orkin, Chris Ying
Tokyo Cult Recipes: Master Authentic Japanese Home Cooking with Over 100 Easy Recipes and Techniques
Maori Murota
Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors
Sonoko Sakai
JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home
Tim Anderson

The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider

Tokyo Cult Recipes: Master Authentic Japanese Home Cooking with Over 100 Easy Recipes and Techniques

Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors

JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home