Popular Column Now a Book: 'Masahiro Kasahara's Self-Care Meals' to be Released May 27
Masahiro Kasahara, the owner of the famous restaurant 'Sanpi Ryoron', is releasing a new book based on his popular Shukan Bunshun column. The book features a unique 'Q&A' format solving life and health issues through seasonal recipes. With over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers, Kasahara shares simple yet professional techniques focused on health and 'self-care'.
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Bungeishunju Ltd. has announced the release of Masahiro Kasahara's latest book, 'Are You Eating Well!? Masahiro Kasahara's Self-Care Meals: Seasonal Q&A Recipes to (Maybe) Get Healthy,' on May 27, 2026.
Kasahara, who has sold over 1.6 million books total and boasts more than 1.3 million YouTube subscribers as of April 2026, is the owner of 'Sanpi Ryoron,' one of Tokyo's most exclusive Japanese restaurants. This new publication compiles his beloved column from the magazine 'Shukan Bunshun.'
The book centers on the theme of 'Self-Care Meals,' based on the philosophy of bringing happiness and health to oneself and one's family through cooking. It utilizes a 'Q&A Recipe' style where the author addresses common concerns regarding life and health with delicious dishes and humorous advice. For instance, to a reader who 'cannot sleep due to a crush,' he suggests slow-cooking pork belly (Kakuni) to calm the mind.
The recipes highlight seasonal ingredients and are designed to be simple and waste-free, appealing to both novice and experienced cooks. Additionally, the book includes extended versions of dialogues with cartoonist Sadao Shoji and comedian Michiko Shimizu.
In the afterword, Kasahara reflects on the joy of being involved in people's lives through food and expresses his hope that this compilation will serve as a helpful guide in daily kitchens. The book offers a blend of health, happiness, and humor through the lens of Japanese cuisine.
Kasahara, who has sold over 1.6 million books total and boasts more than 1.3 million YouTube subscribers as of April 2026, is the owner of 'Sanpi Ryoron,' one of Tokyo's most exclusive Japanese restaurants. This new publication compiles his beloved column from the magazine 'Shukan Bunshun.'
The book centers on the theme of 'Self-Care Meals,' based on the philosophy of bringing happiness and health to oneself and one's family through cooking. It utilizes a 'Q&A Recipe' style where the author addresses common concerns regarding life and health with delicious dishes and humorous advice. For instance, to a reader who 'cannot sleep due to a crush,' he suggests slow-cooking pork belly (Kakuni) to calm the mind.
The recipes highlight seasonal ingredients and are designed to be simple and waste-free, appealing to both novice and experienced cooks. Additionally, the book includes extended versions of dialogues with cartoonist Sadao Shoji and comedian Michiko Shimizu.
In the afterword, Kasahara reflects on the joy of being involved in people's lives through food and expresses his hope that this compilation will serve as a helpful guide in daily kitchens. The book offers a blend of health, happiness, and humor through the lens of Japanese cuisine.
FAQ
『笠原将弘のご自愛めし』の発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月27日に株式会社文藝春秋から発売されます。
この本のコンセプトは何ですか？
「ご自愛（自分の心と体を気遣うこと）」をテーマに、人生や健康の悩みを料理で解決する「問答レシピ」形式のレシピ本です。
著者である笠原将弘氏の経歴を教えてください。
日本料理店「正月屋吉兆」で修業後、実家の焼き鳥店を継ぎ、2004年に恵比寿で「賛否両論」を開店。著書累計160万部、YouTube登録者数130万人超を誇る人気料理人です。
本の内容にはレシピ以外に何が含まれていますか？
週刊文春連載時のレシピに加え、漫画家の東海林さだお氏やタレントの清水ミチコ氏との対談ロングバージョンが収録されています。
紹介されているレシピにはどのようなものがありますか？
春野菜の具沢山豚汁、トマトそうめん、里芋田舎煮、昭和のハンバーグなど、四季折々の食材を活かしたシンプルな料理が紹介されています。