The Food of Japan: Authentic Recipes from the Land of the Rising Sun (Food of Series)

Describes Japanese foods and cooking techniques and shares recipes

Prize-winning chef Takayuki Kosaki was born in Ishikawa Prefecture. In 1994 he became Chef de Cuisine at Hyatt Regency Osaka's finest Japanese Restaurant, Irodori.

Walter Wagner, Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Osaka since its opening in 1994, acquired much of the essential culinary experience in his native land, Switzerland, as well as abroad. He is currently a board director of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival and a member of the International Food & Beverage Forum. Also, he served as a board member of Restaurant & Catering Victoria for five years.

Photographer Heinz von Holzen was F&B Director at the Grand Hyatt Bali before setting up his own company in Bali, specializing in food photography and food consultancy. He operates a restaurant and cooking school called Bumbu Bali and is the author of 8 books on Balinese and Indonesian cuisine.