Conejos Library District

Photographs and text describe family life, education, work, leisure time, and sports in Japan.

Explores the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Japanese people.

A true story of a family of ducks living in the Mitsui Office Park and Imperial Gardens in Japan, that had many people interested and watching them.

A young Japanese girl named Yuko invites readers to learn about her family, home, and school, and describes Japanese customs and holidays.

Describes how the culture of Japan is reflected in its many festivals, including the Gion Festival, the Fire Festivals, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.

Discusses how the Japanese, throughout history, developed a way of life that sustained them both physically and spiritually. Includes projects such as making a kimono, paper, and sushi.

Provides information and step-by-step instructions on how to cook Japanese food.

"Young readers travel to Japan to learn about the Bon festival in this title. The celebration's history and practices are explored in easy-to-understand text and bright, colorful photos. Important Japanese customs including music and dance round out the festival's overview."--

Presents an introduction to Japan from the perspective of Fumi, a nine-year-old boy who lives in Osaka, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

""Ever heard of micro sushi? Have you played karuta before? Neither did I, until I spent four months in Japan living with a Japanese family." Dan, the narrator of My Awesome Japan Adventure, is a typical American fifth grader, who spends four months with a Japanese family as an exchange student. Although he initially finds it difficult to adjust, Dan is soon having fun wherever he goes--and recording all of his adventures in a diary. With the help...