A book for families to treasure together, "All About Japan" offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. You'll dive into stories, try new crafts, play some games from Japan, learn Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there!

• Learn the steps of the Coal Miner's dance, a nighttime highlight of the "O-Bon" festival.
  
• Try making your own samurai helmet, folding a leaping origami frog, or singing the "Sakura" (Cherry Blossom) song.
  
• Make "nenga-jo" (New Year's cards), create your own haiku, learn to use chopsticks, and more!
  
• Enjoy stories like "The Creation of Japan" and "The Star-Crossed Lovers."
  
• Make tasty treats like "mochi" (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and "okonomiyaki" (Japanese fill-your-own pancakes).
  
• Bonus activities available online!

  Reviews

  "In this treasure-trove of information, two children, one a Tokyo urbanite and the other from a rural village, introduce readers to their country and its culture, including geography, language, traditional arts, costume, etiquette, sports, and festivals. The scope of this book is remarkably comprehensive, covering almost anything a child would want to know, from traditional folktales to contemporary video games and anime."--"School Library Journal"