Get Ready for Surprising Cooking Fun with Chiikawa! Learn the “Whys?” with the “Bikkuri! Cooking” Recipe Book, Perfect for Summer Vacation Projects
Join the adorable characters of Chiikawa for some “surprise!” filled cooking adventures with the newly released recipe book, “Chiikawa no Bikkuri! Cooking”. This delightful book lets you learn the “whys” of cooking, like why food changes color or texture, alongside Chiikawa and friends.
About Chiikawa
Chiikawa is a popular manga created by illustrator Nagano, which began serialization in 2020 with posts on X (formerly Twitter). Its wide appeal, from adults to children, comes from the charming gap between the small, cute characters and the often surprisingly harsh world they inhabit. The official X account currently boasts over 4.1 million followers.
On July 2nd, Chiikawa was awarded the Grand Prix at the “Japan Character Award 2025”. This marks the third time the series has received this top honor, following wins in 2022 and 2024. Videos released on the Mezamashi TV official YouTube channel have accumulated over 390 million views as of July 7th. The TV anime Chiikawa is set to resume airing its new series on July 15th, after approximately three months of reruns.
Discover Cooking Surprises!
The new book, “Chiikawa no Bikkuri! Cooking”, is a fun recipe guide where you can happily learn about the “surprises” in cooking, such as how food changes color, becomes crispy, or turns fluffy, all while cooking with Chiikawa and company.
Texture and Appearance Surprises!
In the section “Texture and Appearance Surprises!”, you’ll find plenty of recipes like “Baked Meringue” which is fun to float in drinks, and “Pizza-style Potato Mochi”, perfect for snacks or side dishes, showcasing how food transforms visually and texturally.
Fun Appearance Surprises!
The “Fun Appearance Surprises!” section is packed with exciting recipes like “Fruit Sandwiches” with cute cross-sections and jewel-like “Kohakutou” (amber candy).
Mysterious Texture Surprises!
Under “Mysterious Texture Surprises!”, the book introduces recipes with surprising ingredients, such as stretchy “Turkish-style Mango Ice Cream” and fizzy “Ramune”. Following the detailed recipes to actually make and deliciousy learn the processes is something parents and children can enjoy together, making it ideal for summer vacation projects.
The recipe book “Chiikawa no Bikkuri! Cooking”, which lets you enjoy “surprise!” filled cooking with Chiikawa, is now available for 1,650 yen (including tax).
Chiikawa no Bikkuri! Cooking
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Release Date: July 7, 2025
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《Nakase Koutarou》
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