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The Meaning of Rice: A Culinary Tour of Japan

By (author) Michael Booth

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**Shortlisted for the 2017 AndrÃ© Simon Food and Drink Book Awards** **Shortlisted for the 2018 Fortnum & Mason Food Book Award** 'The next Bill Bryson.â€™ New York Times Food and travel writer Michael Booth and his family embark on an epic journey the length of Japan to explore its dazzling food culture. They find a country much altered since their previous visit ten years earlier (which resulted in the award-winning international bestseller Sushi and Beyond). Over the last decade the countryâ€™s restaurants have won a record number of Michelin stars and its cuisine was awarded United Nations heritage status. The worldâ€™s top chefs now flock to learn more about the extraordinary dedication of Japanâ€™s food artisans, while the countryâ€™s fast foods â€“ ramen, sushi and yakitori â€“ have conquered the world. As well as the plaudits, Japan is also facing enormous challenges. Ironically, as Booth discovers, the future of Japanâ€™s culinary heritage is under threat. Often venturing far off the beaten track, the author and his family discover intriguing future food trends and meet a fascinating cast of food heroes, from a couple lavishing love on rotten fish, to a chef who literally sacrificed a limb in pursuit of the ultimate bowl of ramen, and a farmer who has dedicated his life to growing the finest rice in the worldâ€¦ in the shadow of Fukushima.