We¡¯ve already established that there¡¯s a fantastic canon of Japanese cookbooks out there when you¡¯re craving a washoku meal or hearty bowl of noodles. But you can¡¯t exactly curl up and read them cover to cover. Fortunately, many authors writing about Japan use the country¡¯s cuisine as a central plot point. Here are five food-centric books perfect for a lazy afternoon: