japan

Gregory experiences a new way of life when he moves to Japan with his American mother and his Japanese father.

Transfixed by the beauty of a passing flock of white swans, a Japanese painter finds that he cannot work until he sees them again.

Contains an introduction to what it was like to be Samurai Warrior, in simple text with illustrations, including information on armor, weapons, skills, and duties.

Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story.

Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of the islands of Japan.

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America, which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

A Japanese boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a pine tree with paper cranes.

Presents the numbers one to ten in Japanese, using each number to introduce concepts about Japan and its culture.