Accessible Weeds are a Treasure Trove! 'Edible Wild Plant Delicious Recipe BOOK' Released

Jiyu Kokuminsha (Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Takeuchi) published the book 'Edible Wild Plant Delicious Recipe BOOK' on May 25, 2026.

'Edible Wild Plant Delicious Recipe BOOK' (by Miyako Hanya)

Wild plants can be found in gardens, by the roadside, along riverbeds, and while hiking. Many of them are not only edible but delicious.

Following the popularity of their portable wild plant guide, 'Edible Wild Plant Handbook,' which was praised for being convenient and practical, Jiyu Kokuminsha has now published 'Edible Wild Plant Delicious Recipe BOOK,' a practical recipe-focused sequel.

This book contains 70 recipes for enjoying natural wild plants. In addition to standard wild plant dishes like tempura, ohitashi (blanched greens), and aemono (dressed dishes), the book includes innovative ideas such as 'Crow Vetch Open Omelet,' 'Mugwort Genovese,' and 'Dandelion Flower Jam,' designed to inspire readers to try cooking them.

Each entry provides clear explanations of plant characteristics, foraging seasons, edible parts, and preparation methods. With a wide variety of recipes for side dishes, sweets, and drinks, it helps readers make the most of wild plants. It also explains medicinal properties and how to distinguish edible plants from similar-looking toxic ones, making foraging even more enjoyable.

Because it comes in a convenient, portable handy size, it is ideal for various situations, including daily walks, outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and even as a resource for emergency food supplies.

Book Information

'Edible Wild Plant Delicious Recipe BOOK' (by Miyako Hanya) Author: Miyako Hanya Price: 1,540 yen (tax included) Format: B6 variable, paperback, 4C Pages: 96 pages ISBN: 978-4-426-13148-7 Publication Date: May 25, 2026

[Purchase Link] Rakuten Books: https://a.r10.to/hPh21Q Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RpPRjy

Author Profile Miyako Hanya Born in Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture; resides in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. Graduate of the Department of Forest Resources Science, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences. A Japanese herb instructor and forest instructor, her life's work is 'connecting people to nature.' She holds over 100 seminars annually and works as a plant advisor for corporations, an advisor for the Aichi Health Forest Medicinal Garden, supervises herbal tea products, and writes for magazines and websites.