Abstract

P R E FAC E
My first watercolor food illustration was this convenience store dango that I painted in 2018. I enjoyed the process so much that I decided to try painting various other foods I found in Japan. While this started as a casual hobby, I gradually began to discover the wonderful and delicious depths of Japanese food culture. Before I realized it, I had painted hundreds of Japanese foods.
This book is not just a food illustration art book. It is also a collection of realizations and thoughts of an American in Japan regarding the culture and history of Japanese food. I hope that those reading this will find the information interesting and will use it as a guide to learning about "The Wonderful & Delicious in Japan." 80 unique foods appear. Also in English.

CONTENTS
SPRING: Sakura Sweets / Fruit Parfaits / Kissaten / Sweet Bean Taste / Patisserie
SUMMER: Classic Japanese Foods / Unusual Preparations, Dining Experiences / Skewered Foods / Transparent Foods /
Penny Candy
AUTUMN: Japanese "Western Foods" / Chain Restaurants / First in Japan / Sweet and Savory Breads / Matcha / Cafes
WINTER: Sushi / Gifts and Souvenirs / Event Foods / Edo Cuisine / Izakaya / Convenience Stores
SHOP INFO

Author’s Information

Kailene Falls was born in Minnesota, USA. She currently works in Japan as a graphic designer, illustrator, and on-screen talent, regularly appearing as a commentator on the TBS variety show "Sekai Kurabete Mitara" and as a bilingual reporter for NHK World Japan. Her design and illustration work includes packaging, sales tools, editorial layouts, and branding for variety of well-known brands. As a freelancer, her watercolor works have been wellrecieved, and she specializes in watercolor food illustration.