Itami Juzo's Kitchen Paperback – June 30, 2023 Tsuru to Hana Editorial Department

Itami Juzo's Kitchen Paperback
by Juzo Itami (Author), Tsuru to Hana Editorial Department

Publisher: Tsuru to Hana
Release Date: June 30, 2023
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN-13: 978-4908155123
Size: 21 x 18.2 x 1.5 cm
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Film director, actor, essayist, and above all, a person who lived life to the fullest.
The yellow Western-style plate on the cover was a favorite of Juzo Itami's since his bachelor days, and he even brought it with him to use in a curry commercial. It is said that it was also a staple for serving natto spaghetti when his children were small.
Juzo Itami, who had collected his favorite tableware since he was young, used carefully selected tools, and cooked for his family and guests alike.
This book unravels essays related to food, conveying how much Itami enjoyed eating and cooking. It also features stories from various people who were influenced by Itami.

How to Enjoy Delicious Spaghetti - Ai Hosokawa
Itami-san and the Kitchen - Yoshifumi Nakamura
The Ikeuchi Family, Father's Cooking - Manpei Ikeuchi
Our Beloved Itami-san - Makoto Miyawaki, Shotaro Yoshida
Juzo Itami's Cookbook - Midori Takahashi
He Made Me Oyakodon When I Had a Cold, and It Was Really Delicious - Nobuko Miyamoto
(In order of appearance, honorifics omitted)

In addition, the book introduces the entire view of the kitchen in Yugawara, the setting of the film "The Funeral," as well as many of his favorite tableware and tools.