Home › Adventure Books for Kids › A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food
  • A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food by Naoko Takei Moore book cover
  • A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food by Naoko Takei Moore book cover
1 2

A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food

by Naoko Takei Moore

Japanese food, history, and culture in bite-sized chapters

$18.73 USD
$31.22 USD $18.73 USD
Save 40%

Hardcover New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

Japanese food, history, and culture in bite-sized chapters

From curry rice and ramen to modern dishes, the book connects familiar foods with the traditions and innovations behind Japan’s culinary culture. Short historical, scientific, and cultural facts make each dish or ingredient a point of exploration, while simple recipes add a hands-on element. The focus stays on food as an entry into learning about Japan, including customs such as slurping ramen. Designed for young readers, it combines cultural context with accessible facts and activities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in Japanese food and culture
  • Young cooks who would enjoy simple, kid-friendly recipes
  • Readers who like short facts about history, science, and food

Themes

Japanese cuisineFood traditions and innovationJapanese cultureFood history and science

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

"A doorway for exploration" -- The Japan Times

Learn about the origins of the beloved curry rice or how slurping your ramen is encouraged. A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food introduces readers to classic and modern dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Japan. This book shares the innovations and traditions that make up Japan's rich culinary culture.

About the Series: The Very Asian Guide series invites kids to explore different foods and cultures from all over Asia. Each page is filled with fun bite-sized historical, science and cultural facts about a dish or ingredient. Each book includes simple kid-friendly recipes and download free activity sheets on gloobooks.com. Collect all books in the series!
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

M
AlbakiReads
Malaika Taylor

I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

T
AlbakiReads
Thomas DiMassa

Great service and fast service

E
AlbakiReads
Ella

Great shopping experience! The book arrived quickly, was well packaged, and matched the description perfectly. I would definitely shop with you again

O
AlbakiReads
Olivia

Smooth.