[Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd.] Globally acclaimed! “The Proposal: One Soup and One Side Dish is Enough” (by Yoshiharu Doi) to be published in English! –This masterpiece that revolutionized Japanese home cooking is spreading worldwide.
Shinchosha Co., Ltd. Press release: September 19, 2025 To Members of the Press Globally acclaimed! “One Soup and One Side Dish is Enough” (by Yoshiharu Doi) to be published in English! –This masterpiece that revolutionized Japanese home cooking is spreading around the world. The paperback version will be released on Thursday, September 18th, and the hardcover version on Tuesday, October 7th. Rice and miso soup with lots of ingredients is enough for everyday meals. Add pickles if you have them. “Ichi Soup and One Dish is Enough” (by Yoshiharu Doi) revolutionized Japanese home cooking by proposing the simple and sustainable “ichiju-ichisai” (one soup and one dish) meal. A best-seller in Japan, selling over 400,000 copies, the English (UK) version of this book has been published. The paperback version will be released on Thursday, September 18th, and the hardcover version will be released on Tuesday, October 7th.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/2365/47877-2365-42f6bd0b6181c88bc9c059bd7e24a2d0-583×842.png Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life／Yoshiharu Doi／Gwen Clayton／Hodder & Stoughton Since the book’s publication in 2016, the “Ichi Soup and One Dish” approach has spread throughout Japan and garnered enthusiastic support. Many people who struggle with meal preparation every day have shared their thoughts, saying things like, “I feel more at ease,” “I’ve been freed from eternal worries,” and “My lifestyle has changed.” With its paperback release in 2021, the book’s popularity has grown even further, and “The Proposal for One Soup and One Dish is Enough” has become a best-seller, selling over 400,000 copies. And now, an English version of this book has been published in the UK. The paperback version will be released on Thursday, September 18th, and the hardcover version will be released on Tuesday, October 7th. The title is Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life, the translator is Gwen Clayton, and the publisher is Hodder & Stoughton, a long-established publishing house in business for over 150 years within Hachette UK, one of the UK’s largest publishing groups. The publication was also announced on the Oxford University website. The following comments were received from prominent British figures upon the publication of the English version: “Exploring the philosophy of food and offering recommendations for joyful meals for the home and family” –Kenji Morimoto (Author of “Ferment,” BBC Food & Farming Digital Creator of the Year 2025 Finalist, Fortnum & Mason Rising Star Content Creator Award Finalist) “A book filled with deep sensitivity and wisdom toward food, capturing the essence of Japanese culture.” –Tim Anderson (Cooking author, BBC ‘MasterChef’ winner) We also received the following comment from Yoshiharu Doi:
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/2365/47877-2365-b6dfa69314655841e8a9d13986b79665-589×736.jpg Translated into English, “ichiju issai” seems to be spreading around the world. “A Simple Meal, A Fulfilled Life, A Sustainable Future.” I believe this concept is applicable worldwide. It’s hard to really believe it, but it’s also registered as a UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Site. I would be delighted if this book, which offers suggestions for rethinking Japanese home cooking, reaches homes around the world. Please also take a look at “The Proposal for One Soup and One Side Dish” (Shincho Shinsho), which chronicles Doi’s journey from training at the pinnacle of French and Japanese cuisine to following in his father’s footsteps as a researcher of home cooking, his passion for cooking that “makes people happy” as reflected in his familiar TV smile, and his best-selling book, “The Proposal for One Soup and One Side Dish.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47877/2365/47877-2365-a3e3da0a615e40602f5384a6bad8daee-1064×1703.jpg ■Book contents Rice and hearty miso soup are enough for your daily meals. Add pickles if you have them. Why not try the “ichiju-ichisai” lifestyle to create a natural rhythm in your life and stay healthy both physically and mentally? This radical and groundbreaking proposal by culinary expert Yoshiharu Doi has revolutionized home cooking. While introducing how to put ichiju-ichisai into practice, this book explores the evolution of food culture and the Japanese psyche. It also features numerous photos of the dining table taken by the author. ■Author: Yoshiharu Doi Born in Osaka in 1957. Graduated from the Faculty of Education at Ashiya University. Trained as a chef in Switzerland, France, and Osaka. After teaching at Doi Masaru Culinary School, he founded the Oishiimono Research Institute in 1992. He has served as a special visiting professor at Jumonji Women’s University, a visiting professor at Koshien University, and a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, and has appeared on programs such as “Today’s Cooking” (NHK). His many books include “A Proposal for One Soup and One Side Dish,” “Cooking and Altruism” (co-authored), and “Cooking Science for Everyday Life.” ■Book data A Proposal for One Soup and One Side Dish [Author] Yoshiharu Doi [Release Date] October 28, 2021 [Binding] Paperback, digital edition [Price] 990 yen (tax included) [ISBN] 978-4-10-103381-5 [URL]
https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/103381/