'His account of their "foodie family road trip" establishes Booth as the next Bill Bryson.' New York Times

Japan is the pre-eminent food nation on earth. The creativity of the Japanese, their dedication and ingenuity, not to mention courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream, is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi-saturated West, as are the remarkable health benefits of the traditional Japanese diet.

Food and travel writer Michael Booth sets of to take the culinary pulse of contemporary Japan and he and his young family travel the length of the country - from bear-infested, beer-loving Hokkaido to snake-infested, seaweed-loving Okinawa.

What do the Japanese know about food? Perhaps more than anyone else on earth, judging by this fascinating and funny journey through an extraordinary food-obsessed country.

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Kate Whiteman Award for the best book on food and travel.

A fascinating and hilarious journey through the extraordinary culinary landscape of Japan. Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Kate Whiteman Award for the best book on food and travel.

About the Author
Michael Booth is the author of six books, including the international bestseller, The Almost Nearly Perfect People, winner of the British Guild of Travel Writers award for Book of the Year, and Sushi and Beyond, which won the Guild of Food Writers award.

Reviews
His account of their "foodie family road trip" establishes Booth as the next Bill Bryson. -- New York Times
Booth is one of the sharpest food writers around, and this is essential fare for foodies -- Simon Shaw * Mail on Sunday *
Booth's style is hugely enjoyable...an entertaining guide to the food you should try on a trip to the area -- David Phelan * Timeout *
Booth's descriptions of food made my mouth water. This book is a must for all lovers of Japanese cuisine * Guardian *
The reader will learn much about one of the great Cuisines of the world -- Christopher Hirst * The Independent *


Awards
Winner of Guild of Food Writers Awards: Kate Whiteman Award for Work on Food and Travel 2010.



Book Information
ISBN 9780099516446
Author Michael Booth
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Vintage
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm