Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Naoko Takei Moore

April 19th (Sun) at 12pm at Kinokuniya New York

Join us as Naoko Takei Moore visits Kinokuniya New York for a special Meet & Greet and book signing celebrating her new book, Simply Donabe!

The book celebrates the beauty and versatility of traditional Japanese donabe, featuring simple yet flavorful one-pot dishes from savory hotpots to comforting noodles and sweet treats. Don’t miss the chance to discover how donabe cooking can bring warmth and joy to your everyday table!

*Please note book purchase is required to receive autograph

About the Author

Naoko Takei Moore is an acclaimed expert in donabe (Japanese clay pot) and Japanese home cooking, who is based in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, she is the author of the popular cookbook Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking (Ten Speed Press, 2015) and the children’s book A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food (Gloo Books, November 2024). Her work has been featured in major outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today and many more. Naoko is the owner of TOIRO, an online and brick-and-mortar shop in West Hollywood.

Synopsis

Introducing the art of donabe, artisan Japanese earthenware pots celebrated worldwide for their efficiency and beauty! Naoko teaches home cooks how to recreate delicious donabe dishes at home, from vegetable-forward mains like Kanzuri Shakshuka and seafood stunners like Sea Bream Shabu Shabu, to elegant sides, wagashi sweets, and more. A must-experience for passionate home cooks and Japanese cuisine lovers alike, this is donabe cooking like you’ve never seen before!