Further
Reading
For
more information on Japan, look up these books in your local
library or on Amazon.com:
Japan
the Land
Japan
the People
Japan:
The culture
by Bobbie Kalman
These 3 books provide a fabulous overview of Japanese life.
Quite detailed, they are a great place for learning more about
the country, the people and the culture.
Japanese
Children's Favorite Stories
To learn more Japanese words, check out the book:
 Let's
Learn Japanese Picture Dictionary
by Marlene Goodman
This is a great book for anyone interested in learning Japanese
vocabulary. With more than 1500 Japanese words (all accompanied
with an illustration, English and Japanese translations as
well as the Japanese characters), this is a very comprehensive
book.
Sushi
for Kids: A Children's...
 by
Kaoru Ono, Richard McNamara & Peter Howlett
Geared
for children 6-10, this great introduction to the world of
sushi follows the making of sushi from the fish market to
the table. Includes detailed instructions for making a variety
of sushi dishes
The
Japanese Fairy Book
compiled
by Yei T. Ozaki
Easy to read short, traditional stories accompanied by black
and white illustrations.
Myths
and Legends of Japan
by F. Hadland Davis & Evelyn Paul
A collection of various Japanese legends and a discussion
of their connection to Japanese culture and history, this
book was written for adults but will likely intrigue older
children as well.
Colors of Japan
A great book geared for children 4-8. Uses colours to explore
and talk about different aspects of Japanese culture. Not
an in-depth text, but the soft-coloured diagrams and text
cover a diverse range of topics from ninja to Hiroshima, volcanos
to pearls.
Memoirs
of a Geisha: A Novel
 For
the adult or older teenager, this fictional novel portraying
the life of a geisha will present a detailed examination of
Japanese life in the middle of the 20th century. The author
spent more than 10 years researching geisha culture, immersing
himself in the traditional arts of the geisha, interviewing
a highly successful geisha and earning degrees in Japanese
history and art.
Kids
Web Japan
This website is great for those interested in learning further
about Japanese culture. Translated into 8 languages, it includes
folk legends, a cookbook for kids and an array of general
information from environmental issues to leisure pursuits.
Well worth checking out.
Kites:
Paper Wings over Japan
 A
thorough look at the traditions & legends of kite flying
in Japan
Origami,
Plain and Simple
An easy-to-follow
instructional guide
Recommended
Music
 Lullaby
for the Moon:
Japanese
Music for Koto and Shakuhachi, Various Artists
The Art of Japanese Bamboo Flute & Koto
Yamata Ensemble
 Japan:
Shakuhachi - The Japanese Flute
Various
Artists
 The
Gate
Joji Hirota
 Japan:
Songs of the Season
101 Strings (compilation)
Voyager Series: Japanese Voices
Various Artists
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