Introducing a 'New Normal' in Traditional Eastern Medicine to Adapt to Changing Climates! 'NHK Practical Mook: Dr. Yoko Kimura & Makiko Watanabe’s 'New' Eastern Medicine – Seasonal Nourishing Cuisine' Releases June 15
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- Introducing a 'New Normal' in Traditional Eastern Medicine to Adapt to Changing Climates! 'NHK Practical Mook: Dr. Yoko Kimura & Makiko Watanabe’s 'New' Eastern Medicine – Seasonal Nourishing Cuisine' Releases June 15
- NHK Publishing releases a new mook on June 15, 2026, co-authored by Dr. Yoko Kimura, an expert in Eastern medicine, and Makiko Watanabe, an international medicinal cuisine specialist. It presents a 'new normal' in Eastern medicine tailored to climate change, featuring easy-to-make medicinal recipes using everyday supermarket ingredients to help maintain health during seasonal transitions.
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- Date: June 15, 2026
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NHK Publishing releases a new mook on June 15, 2026, co-authored by Dr. Yoko Kimura, an expert in Eastern medicine, and Makiko Watanabe, an international medicinal cuisine specialist. It presents a 'new normal' in Eastern medicine tailored to climate change, featuring easy-to-make medicinal recipes using everyday supermarket ingredients to help maintain health during seasonal transitions.
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NHK Publishing releases a new mook on June 15, 2026, co-authored by Dr. Yoko Kimura, an expert in Eastern medicine, and Makiko Watanabe, an international medicinal cuisine specialist. It presents a 'new normal' in Eastern medicine tailored to climate change, featuring easy-to-make medicinal recipes using everyday supermarket ingredients to help maintain health during seasonal transitions.
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Before extreme climate changes affect your health, take proactive steps using the 'new normal' of Eastern medicine and easy medicinal cuisine!
Do you believe that 'summer fatigue comes from heat,' 'loss of appetite causes weight loss in summer,' or 'spring and autumn are times for wardrobe changes'? If so, you may struggle to stay healthy in the seasons ahead!
With prolonged summer heatwaves, shrinking mild spring and autumn seasons, and a rainy season increasingly resembling a tropical climate, Japan is shifting from the traditional four seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) to a two-season pattern (summer and winter). To adapt, Dr. Yoko Kimura, an expert in Eastern medicine, introduces a 'new normal' to help you cope with these climatic shifts.
Additionally, culinary researcher Makiko Watanabe, a certified international Chinese medicinal cuisine specialist, offers delicious medicinal dishes to support your well-being. You don’t need rare herbs or special ingredients—just common items available at your local supermarket. This makes it easy and sustainable to practice dietary wellness without strain.
Building on the 'summer chill' and 'skin issues' concepts featured in the 2025 NHK Text 'NHK Practical 'New' Eastern Medicine,' this new mook adds fresh insights for the rainy season and winter-to-spring transitions, including 'rainy season lethargy' and 'hay fever.' The back cover includes a seasonal ingredient guide to help address common issues throughout the year, making this a year-round wellness companion.
From the Introduction:
'Care Half a Step Ahead'—Seasonal Transitions Needn’t Be Scary!
It's not just middle-aged and older adults who struggle with seasonal changes as their bodies adapt more slowly. Even relatively young people often feel unwell because adjusting to environmental changes requires extra energy. To avoid such discomfort, it's essential to begin care 'half a step ahead' of climate shifts. For example, if you get headaches when it rains, start preventive care just before the rain begins. If you're prone to summer fatigue, take action before summer arrives. Listen to your body’s signals and respond proactively and strategically.
—Yoko Kimura
Comprehensive Explanations of Fundamental Eastern Medicine Terms
The book opens with clear explanations of core Eastern medicine concepts: 'Five Elements,' 'Qi, Blood, and Water,' and 'Five Organs and Six Viscera.'
'Fundamentals of Eastern Medicine: The Five Elements'
New Insights, Practical Solutions, and Medicinal Recipes by Concern
The book covers each seasonal transition—rainy season to summer, summer to early autumn, autumn to early winter, and winter to spring—offering new principles, remedies for common ailments, and recommended medicinal recipes.
'Chapter 1: New Normals from Rainy Season to Summer'
(Photo: Kyuichiro Murakuchi / Styling: Yoko Ikemizu / Illustrations: michi)
●CONTENTS●
Introduction by Yoko Kimura
Chapter 1: New Normals from Rainy Season to Summer
Rainy Season Lethargy
Pork and Green Beans Stir-Fried with Plum Sauce / Cucumber and Shrimp Stir-Fried with Doubanjiang, etc.
Weather-Related Discomfort (Meteoropathy)
Parsley and Octopus Mustard Marinade / Katsuo Japanese-Style Carpaccio, etc.
Chapter 2: New Normals from Summer to Early Autumn
Sleep
Green Pepper, Pork, and Egg Fermented Black Bean Stir-Fry / Bitter Melon and Shabu-Shabu Pork Plum Marinade, etc.
Weight Fluctuations
Mackerel and Okra with Garlic Chive Sauce / Pumpkin and Chicken Soup Curry, etc.
Summer Chill
Chicken and Corn Stir-Fried with Doubanjiang / Winter Melon and Cellophane Noodles Plum Soup, etc.
Irritability
Komatsuna and Sakura Shrimp Pancakes / Smelt and Celery Black Vinegar Pickle, etc.
Chapter 3: New Normals from Autumn to Early Winter
Autumn Fatigue
Pork and Broccoli Steamed with Oil / Chicken Wings and Potatoes Simmered in Salt, etc.
Body Aches
Hijiki and Pork Rice / King Trumpet Mushroom and Lamb Cumin Stir-Fry, etc.
Autumn Colds
Chicken and Turnip with Green Onion Sauce / Lotus Root and Pork Ginger Sauté, etc.
Skin Issues
Grilled Mackerel with Abundant Herbal Toppings / Cabbage, Pork, and Wood Ear Mushroom with Thick Sauce, etc.
Chapter 4: New Normals from Winter to Spring
Cold Flashes
Butterbur and Whitebait Lemon Pasta / Lean Beef and Carrot Butter Sauté, etc.
Mood Swings
Asparagus and Chicken Breast Rosemary Sauté / Udon and Clams Rice Pot, etc.
Hay Fever
Mackerel in Paper with Sesame Miso Sauce / New Onion Egg Drop Soup, etc.
Enhance Effects with Acupressure Points!
COLUMN
Closing Message by Makiko Watanabe
●Authors
Yoko Kimura (Kimura Yoko)
Medical Doctor, PhD. Director and Professor at the Oriental Medicine Research Institute, Tokyo Women's Medical University. Certified Internist (Japanese Society of Internal Medicine), Certified Kampo Specialist and Instructor (Japan Society of Oriental Medicine). Graduated from Ochanomizu Women's University, then joined a central government ministry (Class I National Public Servant). Encountered Kampo medicine during graduate studies at Oxford University, UK. Resigned and entered Tokai University School of Medicine as an undergraduate. Has worked at the current institute since 2002. Author of numerous books, including 'What to Read When You Feel 'Off' After 40' (Seizansha Bunko), 'Self-Care for Living Well with Vague Discomfort' (NHK Publishing), and 'Healthy Longevity for Your 60s, 70s, and 80s: 2,000 Years of Eastern Medicine Wisdom' (Sakurasha).
Makiko Watanabe (Watanabe Makiko)
Culinary Researcher, International Chinese Medicinal Cuisine Specialist. Transitioned from graphic design to cooking. Known for clean, stylish recipes that make seasonal ingredients delicious with simple preparations. Widely active in magazines, books, and events, praised for her natural lifestyle. Recent works include 'Recovery Salads with Medicinal Cuisine Principles' (Fusosha), with increasing demand for her medicinal cuisine expertise. Other publications include 'Potato, Onion, Egg: Familiar Ingredients Made Even More Delicious' (Seibundo Shinkosha), 'Waterless Steamed Dishes in a Staub Pot' (One Publishing), and 'Watanabe Makiko’s Quick Steaming, Cozy Steaming' (NHK Publishing).
●Product Information
NHK Practical Mook
Dr. Yoko Kimura & Makiko Watanabe’s 'New' Eastern Medicine
Nourishing Cuisine for Seasonal Transitions
Authors: Yoko Kimura, Makiko Watanabe
Publisher: NHK Publishing
Release Date: June 15, 2026
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Format: AB size, paperback
Pages: 128 (full color)
ISBN: 978-4-14-199380-3
NHK Publishing → https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000061993802026.html
Amazon → https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4141993808
Rakuten Books → https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18618260/
Do you believe that 'summer fatigue comes from heat,' 'loss of appetite causes weight loss in summer,' or 'spring and autumn are times for wardrobe changes'? If so, you may struggle to stay healthy in the seasons ahead!
With prolonged summer heatwaves, shrinking mild spring and autumn seasons, and a rainy season increasingly resembling a tropical climate, Japan is shifting from the traditional four seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) to a two-season pattern (summer and winter). To adapt, Dr. Yoko Kimura, an expert in Eastern medicine, introduces a 'new normal' to help you cope with these climatic shifts.
Additionally, culinary researcher Makiko Watanabe, a certified international Chinese medicinal cuisine specialist, offers delicious medicinal dishes to support your well-being. You don’t need rare herbs or special ingredients—just common items available at your local supermarket. This makes it easy and sustainable to practice dietary wellness without strain.
Building on the 'summer chill' and 'skin issues' concepts featured in the 2025 NHK Text 'NHK Practical 'New' Eastern Medicine,' this new mook adds fresh insights for the rainy season and winter-to-spring transitions, including 'rainy season lethargy' and 'hay fever.' The back cover includes a seasonal ingredient guide to help address common issues throughout the year, making this a year-round wellness companion.
From the Introduction:
'Care Half a Step Ahead'—Seasonal Transitions Needn’t Be Scary!
It's not just middle-aged and older adults who struggle with seasonal changes as their bodies adapt more slowly. Even relatively young people often feel unwell because adjusting to environmental changes requires extra energy. To avoid such discomfort, it's essential to begin care 'half a step ahead' of climate shifts. For example, if you get headaches when it rains, start preventive care just before the rain begins. If you're prone to summer fatigue, take action before summer arrives. Listen to your body’s signals and respond proactively and strategically.
—Yoko Kimura
Comprehensive Explanations of Fundamental Eastern Medicine Terms
The book opens with clear explanations of core Eastern medicine concepts: 'Five Elements,' 'Qi, Blood, and Water,' and 'Five Organs and Six Viscera.'
'Fundamentals of Eastern Medicine: The Five Elements'
New Insights, Practical Solutions, and Medicinal Recipes by Concern
The book covers each seasonal transition—rainy season to summer, summer to early autumn, autumn to early winter, and winter to spring—offering new principles, remedies for common ailments, and recommended medicinal recipes.
'Chapter 1: New Normals from Rainy Season to Summer'
(Photo: Kyuichiro Murakuchi / Styling: Yoko Ikemizu / Illustrations: michi)
●CONTENTS●
Introduction by Yoko Kimura
Chapter 1: New Normals from Rainy Season to Summer
Rainy Season Lethargy
Pork and Green Beans Stir-Fried with Plum Sauce / Cucumber and Shrimp Stir-Fried with Doubanjiang, etc.
Weather-Related Discomfort (Meteoropathy)
Parsley and Octopus Mustard Marinade / Katsuo Japanese-Style Carpaccio, etc.
Chapter 2: New Normals from Summer to Early Autumn
Sleep
Green Pepper, Pork, and Egg Fermented Black Bean Stir-Fry / Bitter Melon and Shabu-Shabu Pork Plum Marinade, etc.
Weight Fluctuations
Mackerel and Okra with Garlic Chive Sauce / Pumpkin and Chicken Soup Curry, etc.
Summer Chill
Chicken and Corn Stir-Fried with Doubanjiang / Winter Melon and Cellophane Noodles Plum Soup, etc.
Irritability
Komatsuna and Sakura Shrimp Pancakes / Smelt and Celery Black Vinegar Pickle, etc.
Chapter 3: New Normals from Autumn to Early Winter
Autumn Fatigue
Pork and Broccoli Steamed with Oil / Chicken Wings and Potatoes Simmered in Salt, etc.
Body Aches
Hijiki and Pork Rice / King Trumpet Mushroom and Lamb Cumin Stir-Fry, etc.
Autumn Colds
Chicken and Turnip with Green Onion Sauce / Lotus Root and Pork Ginger Sauté, etc.
Skin Issues
Grilled Mackerel with Abundant Herbal Toppings / Cabbage, Pork, and Wood Ear Mushroom with Thick Sauce, etc.
Chapter 4: New Normals from Winter to Spring
Cold Flashes
Butterbur and Whitebait Lemon Pasta / Lean Beef and Carrot Butter Sauté, etc.
Mood Swings
Asparagus and Chicken Breast Rosemary Sauté / Udon and Clams Rice Pot, etc.
Hay Fever
Mackerel in Paper with Sesame Miso Sauce / New Onion Egg Drop Soup, etc.
Enhance Effects with Acupressure Points!
COLUMN
Closing Message by Makiko Watanabe
●Authors
Yoko Kimura (Kimura Yoko)
Medical Doctor, PhD. Director and Professor at the Oriental Medicine Research Institute, Tokyo Women's Medical University. Certified Internist (Japanese Society of Internal Medicine), Certified Kampo Specialist and Instructor (Japan Society of Oriental Medicine). Graduated from Ochanomizu Women's University, then joined a central government ministry (Class I National Public Servant). Encountered Kampo medicine during graduate studies at Oxford University, UK. Resigned and entered Tokai University School of Medicine as an undergraduate. Has worked at the current institute since 2002. Author of numerous books, including 'What to Read When You Feel 'Off' After 40' (Seizansha Bunko), 'Self-Care for Living Well with Vague Discomfort' (NHK Publishing), and 'Healthy Longevity for Your 60s, 70s, and 80s: 2,000 Years of Eastern Medicine Wisdom' (Sakurasha).
Makiko Watanabe (Watanabe Makiko)
Culinary Researcher, International Chinese Medicinal Cuisine Specialist. Transitioned from graphic design to cooking. Known for clean, stylish recipes that make seasonal ingredients delicious with simple preparations. Widely active in magazines, books, and events, praised for her natural lifestyle. Recent works include 'Recovery Salads with Medicinal Cuisine Principles' (Fusosha), with increasing demand for her medicinal cuisine expertise. Other publications include 'Potato, Onion, Egg: Familiar Ingredients Made Even More Delicious' (Seibundo Shinkosha), 'Waterless Steamed Dishes in a Staub Pot' (One Publishing), and 'Watanabe Makiko’s Quick Steaming, Cozy Steaming' (NHK Publishing).
●Product Information
NHK Practical Mook
Dr. Yoko Kimura & Makiko Watanabe’s 'New' Eastern Medicine
Nourishing Cuisine for Seasonal Transitions
Authors: Yoko Kimura, Makiko Watanabe
Publisher: NHK Publishing
Release Date: June 15, 2026
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Format: AB size, paperback
Pages: 128 (full color)
ISBN: 978-4-14-199380-3
NHK Publishing → https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000061993802026.html
Amazon → https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4141993808
Rakuten Books → https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18618260/
FAQ
Who is this book for?
Ideal for those prone to seasonal discomfort, interested in dietary wellness, or curious about Eastern medicine.
Are special ingredients needed for the recipes?
No, all recipes use common supermarket ingredients—no rare herbs required.
What is Dr. Kimura's background?
Director of the Oriental Medicine Research Institute at Tokyo Women's Medical University and a leading NHK expert on Kampo medicine.
Where can I buy the book?
Available from June 15, 2026, at bookstores nationwide, Amazon, and Rakuten Books.
How many pages and how much does it cost?
128 full-color pages, priced at ¥1,650 including tax.