Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index.
Contents
A new student in class -- Ancient and modern -- A country of islands -- Life in Japan -- Ohayo gozaimasu, sakura! -- Japanese recipe : osumashi (basic clear soup) -- Craft : make your own koi-nobori (fish-shaped wind sock).
Summary
Follows the students of a school in the United States as they prepare for the arrival of a girl from Japan by learning about the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of her country.