This multicultural children's book is a kid-friendly introduction to
Japanese culture!
Katie is a young American girl living in present-day Tokyo. One day, as
she walks her dog, she meets Keiko, a young Japanese girl, and her
brother Kenji. Join Katie, Keiko and Kenji as they explore the city and
its surroundings as they learn about cultural diversity and the customs
of their respective countries. Whether eating soba (buckwheat noodles)
or spaghetti, studying kana (the alphabet), or dancing at the O-bon
festival, the friends discover just how much their two cultures
differ--and how much they are alike.
Vibrantly illustrated by the author, Tokyo Friends is a wonderful
Japanese children's book that introduces young readers to Japanese
traditions and customs and also serves well as a valuable beginner's
guide to the Japanese language.