All About JAPAN

This children's picture book introduces Japanese culture and customs. A boy living in the countryside and a girl living in the city introduce Japanese history and culture, clothing, food, housing, seasonal events, and their daily lives. The book features a map of Japan and famous places, rural and urban lifestyles, house construction and family structures, the Great Buddha of Nara, the Nebuta Festival, the Sapporo Snow Festival, cycling along the Shimanami Kaido, and other favorite tourist spots and leisure activities, as well as Kabuki, all depicted with delightful illustrations. It also includes how to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in Japan, nursery rhymes with sheet music, folk tales, how to write haiku, origami, and simple recipes for mochi and okonomiyaki. Children can also learn about Japanese history and mythology, as well as basic Japanese reading and writing, making this a picture book that allows them to experience the joy of learning about a different culture.