japan

Eight-year-old Jasmine travels to Hiroshima to visit her grandmother and cousin. Includes author's note and instructions on how to make an origami dove.

"Eight-year-old Jasmine is enthusiastic about her family's vacation to Japan, but once in Tokyo she is distracted by her older sister's grumpiness and her own blunders--will she be able to cheer up her sister while finding her own footing? Includes author's note and recipe"--OCLC.

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

"All alone after the end of days, two girls bike through the empty ruins of Japan--and they're not about to let the collapse of civilization get in the way of sightseeing! Even when the world ends, their journey goes on"--Provided by publisher.

"When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts"--OCLC.

"This story, infused with Japanese culture, follows Miko who, replacing the imperfect sushi she made for her grandmother's birthday with perfectly formed sushi by a restaurant robot, discovers that kokoro (heart) is the key ingredient to the best gift"--OCLC.

"Take a trip to Japan! Start in the city of Tokyo, where you'll see the tall Tokyo Tower and the busy Shibuya Crossing. Then, head into nature to see the impressive Mount Fuji or the beautiful cherry blossoms. And don't forget to eat some sushi! Learn all about Japan as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--Provided by publisher.

"What happens when the living risk their lives to save the souls of the dead? Every summer, in an isolated Japanese village, a celebration known as the Festival of Shadows takes place. The villagers are entrusted to assist the troubled souls or 'shadows' of those who died tragically, and to help them come to terms with their deaths and find eternal peace. Naoko, a young girl born in the village, is given a year to save the soul of a mysterious young man. She develops strong feelings for her shadow--a handsome young man, an artist--but he seems haunted by a terrible secret. She has a year to find out what happened to him, to help him come to terms with his past, and if she fails, his soul will be lost forever. As the year goes by, Naoko finds herself teetering between the worlds of the living and the dead. What is the terrible secret that seems to be haunting her shadow? And could she be risking her own life to help someone who has already lost his? Naoko puts her own life on the line to save the soul of this man she loves, in a . . . drawn story that takes the reader on a journey from the . . . Japanese countryside to . . . Tokyo art world"--OCLC.

"Welcome to Japan--home of majestic Mount Fuji, ancient warriors called samurai, and the Peace Memorial Park. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Japan's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.