japan

Wishing to have good fortune in the new year, an old man tries to trade his wife's kimono for rice cakes.

In feudal Japan, little Inchkin, though only a few inches tall, becomes an honored Samurai swordsman.

A Japanese folk tale about an artistic young boy whose love for drawing cats gets him into trouble and leads him to a mysterious experience.

A young girl raised in the humble home of a bamboo cutter grows up to be a wise and renowned beauty but eventually she must return to her real home.

Encouraged by the words of the Snow Country Prince, Mariko and Kazuo nurse an injured swan back to health during the long winter.

A young boy's obsession with drawing cats changes his life.

After facing danger to help a young woman, a poor farmer receives a magic purse that always refills itself with gold.

A collection of letters written by children traveling in Japan tells about the cities, the food, the clothing, the homes, and other aspects of this country.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the food and beverages of Japan in relation to its history, geography, and culture. Also includes recipes and information about regional specialities and festive foods.

A wealthy man in a Japanese village, who everyone calls Ojiisan, which means grandfather, sets fire to his rice fields to warn the innocent people of an approaching tsunami.