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Chiharu's Cookbook 'The Simplest Home Recipes Possible' Hits 70,000 Copies Sold in Six Months

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Chiharu's cookbook, 'The Simplest Home Recipes Possible' (published by Subaru-sha), has reached 70,000 copies sold in just six months since its release. It has topped major bestseller lists, including Amazon and bookstore rankings, for its minimalist cooking approach.

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Q: What is the cumulative print run of 'No More Easier Home Cooking Recipes'?
A: It reached 70,000 copies within 6 months of its release in December 2025.
Q: What are the characteristics of the 'Dake Meshi' concept?
A: The recipes minimize effort to the extreme, featuring hands-off cooking, simple mixing, use of common ingredients and seasonings, and minimal use of knives and cooking utensils.
Q: What added value does this book offer?
A: All recipes come with step-by-step photos and videos (QR codes), and the book features a lay-flat binding and a ruler function on the cover for convenience during cooking.
Q: What are the main ranking achievements of this book?
A: It topped the charts in the Cooking and Recipe category on Amazon (April 9, 2026), the Weekly Bestseller List in the Lifestyle and Practical Books category by Tohan (April 20-26, 2026), and the Cooking category by TSUTAYA (April 18-24, 2026).
Q: What activities does the author, Chiharu, engage in?
A: As a Dake Meshi cooking researcher, she leverages her experience in the food industry to develop and share recipes that reduce daily cooking burdens.