--- product_id: 541533350 title: "The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1" brand: "hisashi kashiwaijesse kirkwood" price: "VT5118" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/541533350-the-kamogawa-food-detectives-the-heartwarming-japanese-bestseller-1 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1 **Brand:** hisashi kashiwaijesse kirkwood **Price:** VT5118 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1 by hisashi kashiwaijesse kirkwood - **How much does it cost?** VT5118 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/541533350-the-kamogawa-food-detectives-the-heartwarming-japanese-bestseller-1) ## Best For - hisashi kashiwaijesse kirkwood enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hisashi kashiwaijesse kirkwood brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1 (The Kamogawa Food Detectives, 1) ## Images ![The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JCkTl-gEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful novel about memories and so much more *by S***) on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2023* The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a wonderful feel good book that is as much about people and memories as it is about food. Translated by Jesse Kirkwood it keeps the enchantment of the original while allowing access to a wider audience. The Kamogawa Food Detectives are located down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner offers extravagant meals but that is not the main reason people stop back. The father-daughter duo are advertising as food detectives. Through thorough investigation they are capable of recreating a dish from a customers’ past. Dishes that might hold keys to unlockings forgotten memories and future happiness. A host of characters visit the diner from someone looking for a first love’s beef stew to a widower looking for a specific noodle dish that their wife would cook. The restaurant finds a way to link the past and present and perhaps help patrons find a happier future.I have to agree with the recommendation that fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold will enjoy this novel. It is beautiful in its general simplicity but has such a unique storyline as well. I really hope the other novels in the series are translated. Not only are the descriptions of the meals and recipes beautifully brought to life but so too are the visitors to the café. Each one is unique and gives an insight into their life. The characters are very human in their wants and desires and of course missed chances.Each chapter focuses on a certain dish and patron and while I will not go into too much detail to avoid spoilers I think each one draws on a certain aspect of human life and human condition. The writing is easy to follow and engage with. If you enjoy novels like Before the Coffee Gets cold series you are sure to love this one as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely stories *by P***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2024* This is basically 6 stories over 6 chapters. All of which are almost identical in structure but with different characters and foods. Made me drool when the dishes were described and I fell for the father and daughter and some of the clients. A good read but it is translated into English and so language can seem clunky at times, but it is relaxing and calming to read when you tune into it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2024* I have just finished this lovely book and what can I say . Wonderful cozy read the stories are great and the characters well rounded . If you like a gentle story you will love this . Plus lots of Japanese food stories which are brilliant ## Frequently Bought Together - The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller - What You Are Looking for is in the Library: The uplifting Japanese fiction bestseller - The Restaurant of Lost Recipes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/541533350-the-kamogawa-food-detectives-the-heartwarming-japanese-bestseller-1](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/541533350-the-kamogawa-food-detectives-the-heartwarming-japanese-bestseller-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*