This first book to introduce Japanese vegetarian and vegan cooking to Western cooks is written by an authority on Japanese cuisine. With its range of elegant and satisfying recipes, "Kansha" will appeal to anyone with an interest in the food of Japan.

Rice -- Noodles -- Stocks and soups -- Fresh from the market -- The well-stocked pantry -- Mostly soy -- Tsukemono -- Desserts -- A guide to the kansha kitchen -- A catalog of tools and techniques -- A catalog of ingredients.