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Accompanying their journalist parents to the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, twelve-year-old Andy Kudo and his eleven-year-old sister Mika find themselves immersed in an augmented reality game developed by a former Olympic medalist, that brings players together from all over the world to search Tokyo for virtual medals and clues to the secretive creator's identity.

Running out of time to make his grandfather smile once again before it's too late, Kohei searches for a ry?--a dragon of legend--in this multigenerational story about the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love.

Tells the story of forty-seven Ronin, or renegades, who plotted against the Japanese emperor to avenge the honor of their fallen master, Lord Asano, who had attacked the Japanese court in a fit of anger.

"[In graphic novel format looks at the history of] Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion!"--Amazon.

"A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector must defend her title as Japan's Death Goddess from those who would see her--and all of Japan--destroyed"--Provided by publisher.

"Japan is an island nation with a rich history. Learn about the country's formation and current events. Then readers delve into Japan's landscape, economy, and leaders who defined the country"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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.

"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.