*Picked as one of the best books of 2013 by the Association of Booksellers for Children*
"The story and illustrations will hold a child's interest […] written in a voice they can easily identify with." —
The Japan Times
"Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony—and much, much more!" —
Kid World Citizen blog
"Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject—having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here…" —
Uncovering Japan blog
The perfect introduction to Japanese culture for kids!
My Awesome Japan Adventure
is the diary of an American fifth grader who travels to Japan and spends four exciting months as an exchange student living with a Japanese family. He records his adventures so he can tell his friends back home about all the exciting things he did in Japan.
With the help of his Japanese foster brother and sister, he visits a Ninja village, tries unusual foods, learns Japanese brush painting, and gets the inside scoop on daily life at a Japanese school. Readers of all ages will love experiencing Japan from a kid's point of view!
Dan's adventures include: Making Onigiri Rice Ball Sandwiches, How and Why the Japanese Bow Correctly, Making an Origami Crane, Eating Sushi and Learning about Japanese Fish, Practicing Aikido, Making Mochi Balls, and much more!
is the perfect book for kids who want to explore another culture and have fun in the process!