A New Reading Experience of Reading Emotions from Recipes. The Book "Kanashii Gohan" (Sad Meals) Published by Seigetsusha.

Seigetsusha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Masaru Mochizuki) will publish the book "Kanashii Gohan" (Sad Meals) on Monday, May 18, 2026. About this book: The taste is delicious, and the presentation is perfect. Yet, there are days when something feels unfulfilling. For example, handmade croquettes devoured in an instant by a family unaware of the effort involved. Instant noodles that feel more delicious than ramen you queued for. The last pasta made by a couple about to break up. This book is a collection of 40 short stories in recipe format that evokes memories of time spent with someone through such unfulfilling emotions related to "eating." Highlights of this book: ○ Understanding human connections through recipes. In this book, while introducing the [Ingredients] and [Steps] for each of the 40 menus, readers can decipher the process until the characters complete their meal. Even if someone is not present, you can feel the presence of that "someone" within the narrator between the lines. ○ Days when it's delicious but not enough. Not being praised for a carefully handmade meal, or accidentally failing despite trying hard for a loved one... such "sad meals" are experiences that anyone who cooks has likely had. This book depicts sadness from multiple perspectives—eating alone, eating with someone, or cooking for someone—allowing readers to read while relating to their own experiences. Book Information: Title: "Kanashii Gohan". Author: Kanae Inoue. Format: Shiroku-ban (W128mm × H188mm). Specifications: 168 pages / monochrome. Publisher: Seigetsusha. ISBN: 978-4-8109-1370-5. Price: 1600 yen + tax. ★Available at bookstores nationwide and on Amazon. Publisher Information: Company Name: Seigetsusha Co., Ltd. Location: Kyodo Building 8F, 3-2-1 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032. Representative: Masaru Mochizuki, Representative Director. Founded: August 2005. URL: https://seigetsusha.co.jp/