Introduction -- History and geography -- Culinary history -- Regionalism -- Tea ceremony -- Modern Japanese food -- Meat -- Tempura -- Sushi and sashimi -- Teppanyaki -- Serving Japanese food -- Etiquette do's and don'ts -- Equipment -- Japanese ingredients -- Step-by-step basic rice -- Step-by-step sushi rice -- Soups -- Sushi and sashimi -- Tempura dishes -- Vegetable dishes -- Tofu, noodle and egg dishes -- Seafood dishes -- Chicken dishes -- Pork and beef dishes -- Desserts -- Sauces -- Glossary -- Index -- Guide to weights and measures.