Books by Michael Ashkenazi

Originally published: Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, c2003.

Reflects on the social and cultural side of Japan and how its culture has been affected by food. Providing both historical and social bases to understand how it has been and is being shaped the country is explored mainly through the topic of its cuisine.

Americans are familiarizing themselves with Japanese food, thanks especially sushi's wild popularity and ready availability. This book offers a contextual framework for the Japanese food culture and relates Japan's history and geography to food.