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"A Japanese war map, a midget submarine, and evacuation orders are all part of the stor of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. by examining thse and other artifacts, readers feel like they are witnesses t the attack that brought the United States into World War II"--Provided by publisher.

"The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back in time to feudal Japan where the siblings learn about the ways of the ninja"--OCLC.

Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami, Ren Scarborough lives a complicated life, and her Shinigami abilities lead the Reapers to shun her. Forced to flee London, she travels to Japan to embrace her powers and serve the Goddess of Death. Ren soon finds herself in another battle to prove her worth and earn the respect of the Shinigami. She embarks on a dangerous mission to eliminate three dangerous Yokai demons with the help of her half-brother Neven and an exiled Shinigami named Hiro.

From its unique artistic style to its fascinating stories that include comedies and dramas as well as the exploits of remarkable superheroes, anime has captured the interest of fans across the world. Born more than a century ago in Japan and introduced to the western world in the years following World War II, anime is now an important part of the international culture of entertainment. Each year, thousands of fans flock to anime conventions, debate the merits of the stories in online forums, and cheer athletes at the Olympic games who perform in costumes resembling those worn by their favorite anime characters.

". . . sheds light on the cultural significance of cherry blossom season in Japan, and an insight into the unique mindset of its people"--Provided by publisher.

"An unhappy girl who engages in self-harm, a high schooler ostracized by her classmates, and an old woman looking to live out her twilight years in peace--these three different people have something common. That's what grade schooler Nanoka Koyanagi is trying to find out. Assigned by her teacher to define what 'happiness' means to her, Nanoka tries to find her place in the world by exploring her relationships with these three strangers, and through them, comes to know herself"--Anime News Network website.

When a love potion gone wrong causes Cam to forget his best friend Remy completely, they travel through Tokyo to rediscover his memories, make new ones, and maybe even fall in love all over again.

"The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back in time to feudal Japan where the siblings learn about the ways of the ninja"--OCLC.

"Set in the late sixteenth century, and traversing Africa, India, and Japan, African Samurai is a powerful literary historical novel based on the true-life story of Yasuke, Japan's first foreign-born samurai and the only samurai to be of African descent."--.

Japan is an island nation in East Asia with a culture dating back thousands of years. Explore the mountains and coasts of Japan, discover its rich history, and tour modern-day Japan in this fun overview.