An image recording method includes a step of preparing a first ink containing water and at least one selected from the group consisting of a chromatic colorant and a black colorant, a step of preparing a second ink containing a white colorant and water, an applying step of applying each of the first ink and the second ink onto a resin base material by an ink jet method, and a drying step of including irradiating the first ink and the second ink applied onto the resin base material with microwaves.