japan

Provides an overview of Japanese culture and food, including descriptions of staples, information about food production, and recipes.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Japan.

Naraku's web of deceit causes problems for Inu-Yasha and his friends, and Kagome struggles against an evil demon in ancient Japan.

Kagome and Inu-Yasha are shocked by the arrival of Inu-Yasha's brother and learn more about the connections between the demon Naraku and Kikyo as they continue their search for the Shikon Jewel's powerful shards.

An evil curse inherited by his father is threatening to kill Miroku and now he must decide whether to accept help or die.

Discusses the paradoxes of modern Japanese society, the contrast between group emphasis, individualism and a strong sense of hierarchy and the highly egalitarian school and social system; describes the government, assesses politics, and evaluates their democracy.

When a new moon reveals the true identity of the dog-like demon Inu-Yasha, Kagome struggles to keep the demon from taking over her soul.

Although the tradition is to present carp kites only to boys on Children's Day, Kimiko's parents find a way to make the day special for her.

Simple text and photographs depict the land, animals, and people of Japan.

Sent to Japan for the summer after an eighth-grade classmate's suicide, half-Japanese, half-Jewish Kana Goldberg tries to fit in with relatives she barely knows and reflects on the guilt she feels over the tragedy back home.