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My Awesome Japan Adventure: A Diary About The Best 4 Months Ever!
My Awesome Japan Adventure: A Diary About The Best 4 Months Ever!
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"This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga." —School Library Journal
"Ever heard of micro sushi? Have you played karuta before? Neither did I, until I spent four months in Japan living with a Japanese family."
Dan, the narrator of My Awesome Japan Adventure, is a typical American fifth grader, who spends four months with a Japanese family as an exchange student. Although he initially finds it difficult to adjust, Dan is soon having fun wherever he goes—and recording all of his adventures in a diary. With the help of his Japanese foster brother and sister, Daisuke and Mari, Dan visits a Ninja village, tries new foods, learns brush painting, and shares the inside scoop on Japanese school life. Readers of all ages will love experiencing life in Japan from a kid's point of view!
Dan's adventures include:
•My First Week of School
•Visiting a Ninja Village
•Fun with Origami
•Practicing Aikido
•Making Mochi
•And much more…
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A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Engaging Japanese cultural adventures through a child's eyes.
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Who is this book for?
If you've ever dreamt of exploring Japan through the eyes of a kid, this diary offers a delightful and authentic glimpse into the country’s rich traditions and modern quirks. Dan’s heartfelt adventures, from ninja visits to trying new foods, make cultural learning fun and accessible, perfect for young explorers or anyone curious about Japan.