This is a fully illustrated perfect guide to seasoning for Washoku (homemade Japanese cooking). Written in both English and Japanese, this unique handbook provides the basics of traditional Japanese seasoning, including the importance of sa-shi-su-se-so, sato (sugar), shio (salt), su (vinegar), seuyu (soy source) and miso, condiments such as wasabi (Japanese horse radish) or ichimi (one-flavor chili), and recipes for typical Japanese foods. Washoku Seasoning is wonderful guidebook for anyone visiting Japan or interested in Japanese culture, and it is also a great gift for those interested in Japanese cuisine.