Japanese cuisine is one of the world’s most beloved, but cooking Japanese food at home can still feel daunting to many.

Broken down into three parts—Essentials, Recipes, and an Illustrated Glossary— The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking teaches essential techniques, such as how to cut fish and chicken, and make favorite dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, tempura, onigiri, donburi, and ramen, as well as desserts like matcha roll cake and black sesame ice cream.

Finally, it provides guidance on how to confidently shop for essential ingredients.