【Takarajima-sha's Early Summer Recipe Books】Two New Releases Featuring Popular Chef Aoki Yukari (♪♪maron♪♪)'s Latest Cookbook Praised for "Authentic Flavor in 10 Minutes!"

Takarajima-sha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Sekigawa Makoto) releases recipe books by unique and talented chefs every month. Here, we introduce Takarajima-sha's early summer recipe book lineup.

Hugely popular for delivering "authentic flavor in just 10 minutes"! Over 280,000 Instagram followers! The latest time-saving recipes from popular chef ♪♪maron♪♪

"Cookpad ♪♪maron♪♪: Addictive Homemade Meals with Authentic Flavor in 10 Minutes"

Releasing on June 30, 2026 (Tue), this is the latest recipe book from Aoki Yukari (♪♪maron♪♪), a popular chef with over 280,000 Instagram followers, renowned for recipes that are "simple yet authentically delicious" and "endlessly repeatable."

♪♪maron♪♪, known for creating numerous hit recipes on Cookpad, has carefully selected easy-to-make "10-minute recipes" perfect for busy days. This book is packed with satisfying main dishes featuring meat and seafood, plus vegetable-rich side dishes—all quick to prepare yet full of authentic, restaurant-quality flavor.

Using readily available ingredients and simple steps, even cooking beginners can easily try these recipes, making this book a valuable resource for planning meals on hectic days.

When you're unsure what to pair? Here are ♪♪maron♪♪'s 10 best meal combinations

<Packed with time-saving ideas!> Main Dishes

Also includes speedy side dishes, soups, and dessert recipes perfect for busy days

Aoki Yukari (♪♪maron♪♪) Profile

Lives in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. A chef, nutritionist, food scientist, and Cookpad Ambassador, as well as a mother of two boys. She began posting recipes on Cookpad in 2014 and has since shared over 2,700 recipes. Her motto—"authentic flavor that anyone can easily make delicious"—has earned her acclaim for beginner-friendly, highly practical recipes. Her no-knead bread recipe posted on Instagram went viral, leading to the publication of "5-Minute Mysterious Bread" (MDN Corporation) in May 2024. She excels not only in recipes leveraging her expertise as a nutritionist but also in bread and pastry making.

TJ MOOK "Cookpad ♪♪maron♪♪: Addictive Homemade Meals with Authentic Flavor in 10 Minutes"

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD078926

No-stove cooking for a comfortable kitchen even on hot days! The long-selling hit returns in a much-anticipated reissue! The "Yamamoto Yuri × iwaki" collaboration

Releasing on July 1, 2026 (Wed), this recipe book is a collaboration between food columnist Yamamoto Yuri and "iwaki": "Reissue Edition: Yamamoto Yuri's Delicious Recipe Book, including a limited-color iwaki heat-resistant cooking container."

Originally generating huge popularity upon release, this bestseller is now reissued in response to overwhelming demand. The included bonus item is iwaki's long-selling "Pack & Range" container—a versatile product serving as a 【storage container】,【cooking tool】, and 【dish】.

The book features easy recipes created by Yamamoto Yuri, specifically designed for use with the included "Pack & Range" container. Amid rising prices and growing demand for efficiency, this book meets the need for "delicious meals made with ease" and "streamlined cooking and cleanup," making it an indispensable guide for daily cooking.

*Note: All recipes and content are identical to the 2021 edition.

What makes iwaki's "Pack & Range" so great!

The reissue edition features a new dark gray color

The book includes 30 exclusive recipes using the "Pack & Range" container

Yamamoto Yuri Profile

A food columnist, born and based in Osaka in 1986. She shares easy recipes using common ingredients on her blog and social media. In April 2011, she published her first cookbook, "syunkon Cafe Gohan," which launched a successful series including "syunkon Cafe Gohan 2–8," "syunkon Cafe Gohan: Microwave Perfect Recipes," "syunkon Cafe Gohan: Effortless Meal Planning," and "syunkon Cafe Gohan: Even More Microwave Perfect Recipes," with total sales exceeding 8 million copies. As of June 2026, she has over 1.6 million followers on X and over 1.48 million on Instagram. A mother of three children.

TJ MOOK "Reissue Edition: Yamamoto Yuri's Delicious Recipe Book, including a limited-color iwaki heat-resistant cooking container"

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Price: 2,992 yen (tax included)

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD079565