TOKYO NEW WAVE

Showcasing the new talent of Tokyo’s vibrant food scene, Andrea Fazzari profiles 31 chefs who are shaping the future of one of the world’s most dynamic food cities.

Japanese culture and its innovative cuisine continues to fascinate foodies and armchair travelers alike. With stunning imagery and high production values, TOKYO NEW WAVE brings readers into the minds of the top chefs who are shaping the future of one of the world’s most dynamic food cities.

This luxe collection is filled with portraits, interviews, and recipes from a young and charismatic generation who are redefining what it means to be a chef in this celebrated food city. Open to the world and its influences, these chefs have traveled more than their predecessors, have lived abroad, speak other languages, and embrace social media. Yet they still remain distinctly Japanese, influenced by a style, tradition, and terroir to which they are inextricably linked.

The juxtaposition of old and new—a calling card of Japanese food and culture— is on full display in TOKYO NEW WAVE, perfectly capturing this moment in Japanese cuisine and bringing it to a savvy global audience.

Based in Tokyo, ANDREA FAZZARI is a photographer and writer who specializes in portraiture, travel, and the culinary world. Fazzari was chosen as one of "30 Photographers to Watch" by Photo District News in 2004. Her editorial and advertising clients include Travel + Leisure, Departures, Saveur, Cathay Pacific Airlines, and Four Seasons Hotels. She has lived in Paris, Florence, and Hong Kong and speaks English, Italian, French, and Spanish.