"As part of the celebrations for its 100th anniversary, the publishers of the Tōzai News have commissioned the creation of the 'Ultimate Menu,' a model meal embodying the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. This all-important task has been entrusted to journalist Yamaoka Shirō, an inveterate cynic who possesses zero initiative--but also an incredibly refined palate and an encyclopedic knowledge of food..."--cover flap.

"This book reads from right to left"