Nippon Viajero Cookbook: Cooking Authentic Mexican in Japan

Inside Cooking Authentic Mexican in Japan, you’ll find 50+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for Japanese kitchens using locally available ingredients without compromising traditional flavors. Includes dishes such as mole, tamales, handmade tortillas, salsas, seasonal antojitos, desserts and more.

This Mexican cookbook for Japan includes a masa guide, an in-depth chile guide explaining the uses and nuances of different peppers, and a Mexican ingredients resource guide for Japan, making authentic Mexican cooking accessible to home cooks living in Japan. 

This cookbook is for:

• Expats and international residents in Japan looking to cook authentic Mexican food at home
• Bilingual families cooking across cultures
• Chefs and food professionals interested in Mexican cuisine beyond tex-mex
• Japanese food lovers curious about traditional Mexican cooking adapted to local ingredients

No prior experience with Mexican cooking is required!

About the Author

Vanessa Quintana is a Mexican American chef and cookbook author based in Japan. Since 2017, she has been sharing authentic Mexican food in Tokyo and beyond—adapting traditional recipes for Japanese kitchens while honoring their cultural origins.

Currently based in Hayama as a private chef, creating intimate dining and culinary experiences centered on connection and storytelling.

She has had the honor of catering for the Mexican Embassy in Japan and its formal guests, and has contributed to Tokyo’s growing Mexican food scene by offering a culturally grounded hub with a perspective beyond stereotypes.