The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place–and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs…it’s the next best thing to being there!

A book for families to treasure together, it offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. Two new friends lead us: a Japanese boy who lives in the country and a Japanese girl who lives in the city. They introduce us to their homes, families, favourite places, school life, holidays and after-school activities.

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 traditional stories like The Creation of Japan,
The Star-crossed Princess (Tanabata), and The Boy Who Drew Cats.

Easy recipes are included for treats like mochi (New Year’s sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese fill-your-own pancakes)

Bonus activities available online!