Takarajimasha April Cooking Recipe Books: Two New Releases Including Popular Food Influencer AKIHO's First Recipe Book – 'Just 1-2 Ingredients OK!' for Busy Families
Takarajimasha is releasing two new cooking recipe books in April 2026: the first recipe book by popular food influencer AKIHO, and a microwave recipe book for seniors by Sachiko Murakami. These books aim to enrich the daily diets of busy families and seniors.
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Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Makoto Sekikawa) releases recipe books by unique culinary artists every month. We would like to introduce this month's Takarajimasha recipe book lineup.
'Just 1-2 Ingredients OK!' – A Friend to Busy Families
First recipe book by popular food influencer AKIHO, with over 330,000 total SNS followers.
・'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient'
With over 330,000 total SNS followers! The first recipe book by AKIHO, a food influencer currently gaining attention on the cooking media Nadia, 'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient,' will be released on April 27, 2026.
This book features 178 hearty recipes that can be easily made with common household ingredients and seasonings, based on the concepts of 'just 1-2 ingredients,' 'satisfying for children and adults alike,' and 'quick to make even for busy families.'
Three years after starting to share recipes, AKIHO's desire to create delicious dishes through cooking and seasoning ingenuity, even without special ingredients, has led to a wide range of recipes, primarily family meals that children will love, as well as kid-friendly and time-saving menus. Even on busy days when you lack motivation or struggle with meal planning, you'll find recipes that make you think, 'I can do this,' expanding your family's dining repertoire.
Delicious even with few ingredients! Ultimate recipes
Super easy to make with 1-2 ingredients! Exquisite 'just' recipes
Like a restaurant dish!? Copycat recipes you can make at home
Super easy homemade snacks
AKIHO Profile
Nadia Artist. Resides in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, mother of one child. Shares daily home cooking recipes on social media with the concept of 'families, from children to adults, can all enjoy the same delicious food.' Her 'hearty side dishes,' born from a relatable perspective, are packed with nutrition and satisfaction, gaining widespread support, with over 330,000 total SNS followers (as of 2026). She is particularly well-regarded for her time-saving techniques that can be easily incorporated into busy daily life and her seasoning methods that appeal to picky eaters.
TJ MOOK 'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient'
Release Date: April 27, 2026
Price: 1595 yen (tax included)
https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD077790
Long-selling 'Microwave Senior Meals' Series, 3rd Edition
100 recipes that make 'small portions delicious' without using fire, now available
・'Sachiko Murakami's Delicious Senior Meals with Microwave'
The new book 'Sachiko Murakami's Delicious Senior Meals with Microwave,' the third edition in the long-selling 'Microwave Senior Meals' series by culinary researcher Sachiko Murakami, was released on April 21, 2026.
This book is a collection of recipes that allow you to deliciously prepare 1-2 servings of food using only a microwave, without using fire. It has become the latest edition of a popular series that has gained support primarily from seniors, as it allows for safe cooking 'without heavy pots or pans' and 'without needing to adjust heat.'
Microwave recipes, which allow for comfortable cooking even in hot weather, prevent heat from building up in the kitchen, reduce dishwashing, and ensure small side dishes turn out perfectly, reducing the burden of daily meal preparation.
This book introduces 100 new recipes. Considering the nutritional balance for seniors, it includes a wide range of menus from meat, fish, to vegetable dishes. It is a book that proposes 'microwave meals' that are easy to continue even in hot weather, simple, and delicious.
Sachiko Murakami's Masterpieces! Popular Side Dishes
Meat and Fish Dishes for Protein Intake
Easy Side Dishes with 1-2 Ingredients
Sweets Made in the Microwave too ♡
Sachiko Murakami Profile
Resides in Fukuoka Prefecture. Culinary researcher. Registered dietitian. Visiting Professor at Fukuoka Women's University. Has extensively researched microwave cooking and is a leading authority in proposing microwave utilization techniques across various genres, including recipes for seniors, and recipes for preventing diabetes and lifestyle diseases. She has published over 600 books to date, with cumulative sales exceeding 13 million copies. She is popular for her wide range of activities, including product development, lectures, and cooking classes.
'Just 1-2 Ingredients OK!' – A Friend to Busy Families
First recipe book by popular food influencer AKIHO, with over 330,000 total SNS followers.
・'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient'
With over 330,000 total SNS followers! The first recipe book by AKIHO, a food influencer currently gaining attention on the cooking media Nadia, 'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient,' will be released on April 27, 2026.
This book features 178 hearty recipes that can be easily made with common household ingredients and seasonings, based on the concepts of 'just 1-2 ingredients,' 'satisfying for children and adults alike,' and 'quick to make even for busy families.'
Three years after starting to share recipes, AKIHO's desire to create delicious dishes through cooking and seasoning ingenuity, even without special ingredients, has led to a wide range of recipes, primarily family meals that children will love, as well as kid-friendly and time-saving menus. Even on busy days when you lack motivation or struggle with meal planning, you'll find recipes that make you think, 'I can do this,' expanding your family's dining repertoire.
Delicious even with few ingredients! Ultimate recipes
Super easy to make with 1-2 ingredients! Exquisite 'just' recipes
Like a restaurant dish!? Copycat recipes you can make at home
Super easy homemade snacks
AKIHO Profile
Nadia Artist. Resides in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, mother of one child. Shares daily home cooking recipes on social media with the concept of 'families, from children to adults, can all enjoy the same delicious food.' Her 'hearty side dishes,' born from a relatable perspective, are packed with nutrition and satisfaction, gaining widespread support, with over 330,000 total SNS followers (as of 2026). She is particularly well-regarded for her time-saving techniques that can be easily incorporated into busy daily life and her seasoning methods that appeal to picky eaters.
TJ MOOK 'If you have ○○, try it! AKIHO's Satisfying Meals Made with Just One Ingredient'
Release Date: April 27, 2026
Price: 1595 yen (tax included)
https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD077790
Long-selling 'Microwave Senior Meals' Series, 3rd Edition
100 recipes that make 'small portions delicious' without using fire, now available
・'Sachiko Murakami's Delicious Senior Meals with Microwave'
The new book 'Sachiko Murakami's Delicious Senior Meals with Microwave,' the third edition in the long-selling 'Microwave Senior Meals' series by culinary researcher Sachiko Murakami, was released on April 21, 2026.
This book is a collection of recipes that allow you to deliciously prepare 1-2 servings of food using only a microwave, without using fire. It has become the latest edition of a popular series that has gained support primarily from seniors, as it allows for safe cooking 'without heavy pots or pans' and 'without needing to adjust heat.'
Microwave recipes, which allow for comfortable cooking even in hot weather, prevent heat from building up in the kitchen, reduce dishwashing, and ensure small side dishes turn out perfectly, reducing the burden of daily meal preparation.
This book introduces 100 new recipes. Considering the nutritional balance for seniors, it includes a wide range of menus from meat, fish, to vegetable dishes. It is a book that proposes 'microwave meals' that are easy to continue even in hot weather, simple, and delicious.
Sachiko Murakami's Masterpieces! Popular Side Dishes
Meat and Fish Dishes for Protein Intake
Easy Side Dishes with 1-2 Ingredients
Sweets Made in the Microwave too ♡
Sachiko Murakami Profile
Resides in Fukuoka Prefecture. Culinary researcher. Registered dietitian. Visiting Professor at Fukuoka Women's University. Has extensively researched microwave cooking and is a leading authority in proposing microwave utilization techniques across various genres, including recipes for seniors, and recipes for preventing diabetes and lifestyle diseases. She has published over 600 books to date, with cumulative sales exceeding 13 million copies. She is popular for her wide range of activities, including product development, lectures, and cooking classes.