Exciting News: Now available for pre-order our debut cookbook and the ultimate reference for both Mexican cuisine enthusiasts and culinary professionals residing in Japan!
Nippon Viajero: Authentic Mexican Cooking in Japan
Pre-orders: Now accepting pre-orders for a limited quantity first-run production of approximately 50 copies. Interested patrons can reserve a copy via the payment button above.
Print Cookbook Release: Winter 2025
Print Book Price: 5,500円 (tax inclusive)
Bonus Content: A digital ebook copy will be included with each physical book. Readers who purchase the cookbook in the first run will receive exclusive access to an ongoing series of personal stories revolving around these recipes that will be released regularly from Spring 2027 as written stories, poems and personal anecdotes as well as the occasional video or other new media format.
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Title: Nippon Viajero: Authentic Mexican Cooking in Japan
Pre-orders: Now accepting pre-orders for a limited quantity first-run production of approximately 50 copies. Interested patrons can reserve a copy via the payment button above.
We may have a general sale after initial reserved orders are filled.
Book Synopsis: “Nippon Viajero: Authentic Mexican Cooking in Japan” features 50 recipes tailored for Japanese kitchens and utilizes local ingredients without compromising the authenticity of traditional Mexican flavors and contains valuable supplementary materials such as a Masa Guide on the intricacies of this common food element, a Chile Guide which explains the sometimes subtle nuances and effective uses of different peppers, as well as a comprehensive Mexican ingredients resource guide for Japan.
This cookbook aims to be the ultimate reference for both Mexican cuisine enthusiasts and culinary professionals residing in Japan. It stands as an enduring symbol of culture, a testament to the power of culinary connections, and a vibrant bridge that unites Japan and Latin America through the art of cooking.
About the Author
Vanessa is a first-generation Mexican American who began her journey in Tokyo in 2017 with a simple goal: to understand the world around her through food. Eager to immerse herself, she completed several culinary certifications, including Japanese chef training, which gave her the confidence to start adapting the Mexican dishes she grew up with to her new life and small Japanese kitchen.
Since then, she has hosted countless events, shared her table with people from all walks of life, and developed recipes that can be recreated anywhere—whether you’re cooking for one or for a family. Living in Japan taught her the beauty of seasonality and the art of presentation, lessons that now shine through in her Mexican cooking.
Today, Vanessa is a private chef in Hayama, where she creates intimate dining experiences and continues to build connections through food. She has also had the honor of catering for the Mexican Embassy in Japan and its formal guests. Alongside her work with Nippon Viajero, she has contributed to Tokyo’s growing taco movement—sharing her perspective as both a cook and cultural bridge, inspiring new ways of enjoying Mexican food in Japan while honoring its roots.
Through her project, Nippon Viajero, Vanessa brings people together to celebrate Mexican and Latin American cultures, blending tradition with creativity and always keeping community at the heart of her work.
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