Kaori Akazawa

author

Japanese[1] active 2002–present

Kaori Akazawa is a Japanese freelance writer and editor specializing in food, travel, and lifestyle. After working in the editorial department of a food magazine, she became independent in 2002. She has spent over 30 years documenting her travels to Hawaii and has authored numerous books on the subject, including 'Hawaii Book' and 'Aloha Book'. Her work often focuses on local gourmet guides and culinary culture. She is also known for her book 'There Was Always a Cookbook in My Life,' which explores her personal connection to cooking literature.[1,2,3]

  • Hawaiian cuisine
  • travel writing
  • culinary history
  • lifestyle editing

Books

Works by Kaori Akazawa

  • 2009 The Papaya and Summer Sea BNN Inc · book · Japanese · ISBN 9784861006791 Co-authored with Orie Ichihashi.
  • 2009 Hawaii Book Ei Shuppan · book · Japanese Co-authored with Ryo Uchino.
  • 2010 Aloha Book Rikuyosha · book · Japanese Co-authored with Ryo Uchino.
  • 2015 There Was Always a Cookbook in My Life Chikuma Shobo · book · Japanese Solo work.
  • 2024 Sean's Hawaii Ultimate Dining Guide 366 Asahi Shimbunsha · book · Japanese Solo work.

References

  1. Crea link
  2. Kadokawa. 2026 link
  3. Hokuoh Kurashi link