Osozai: The Art of Japanese Share Plates

A visually stunning, modern Japanese cookbook rooted in everyday home cooking. Osozai brings the quiet beauty of seasonal side dishes to the table—simple plates designed for balance, sharing, and real life.

In Japanese, osozai means “side dish”—the small, everyday plates that sit alongside rice, soup, and a main, bringing balance, nourishment, and warmth to the table. More than a style of cooking, it’s a way of eating that values simplicity, seasonality, and sharing.

Drawing from Japanese hom...