About the Author
About the Author
Hisashi Kashiwai was born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto. He graduated from Osaka Dental University. After graduating, he returned to Kyoto and worked as a dentist. He has written extensively about his native city and has collaborated in TV programs and magazines. Jesse Kirkwood is a literary translator working from Japanese into English. The recipient of the 2020 Harvill Secker Young Translators' Prize, his translations include The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto and A Perfect Day to Be Alone by Nanae Aoyama.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Thought-provoking and will leave you hungry for more." --BookRiot
"Kashiwai indubitably satisfies delicious wishes." --Booklist
"The series is well written and the format of the novels makes this series easy to devour, no pun intended." --Books of Brilliance
"Kashiwai indubitably satisfies delicious wishes." --Booklist
"The series is well written and the format of the novels makes this series easy to devour, no pun intended." --Books of Brilliance
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub date:
2025-10-14
Length:
208 pages
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