By Virginia Kroll; illustrated by Katherine Roundtree; Charlesbridge Publishing, 1993

A story introducing the traditions of Japanese Children's Day and Girls' Day; Ages 4-8; pb $6.95

Floating Lanterns & Golden Shrines (Celebrating Japanese Festivals)

By Rena Krasno; illustrated by Toru Sugita; Pacific View Press, 2000

Describes a year of special celebrations in Japan, with historical and cultural information, including recipes, crafts, legends, and index; All ages; HC $19.95

A Gathering of Joy: Obon Music & Dance Traditions in the U.S.

By the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 1993; pb $8.00

The Great Festivals of Japan

By Hiroyuki Ozawa; translated by John Bester; Kodansha International, 1999

With festival calendar and map and bibliography;  HC $30.00

Hawaii's Yakudoshi Guidebook

By Dennis M. Ogawa and Glen Grant; cartoons and design by Reiko Nakama Tom; Nippon Golden Network, 1990

A light-hearted but informative guide to weathering the "bad-luck years;" pb $6.50

Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival

By Dianne M. MacMillan; Enslow Publishers, Inc., 1997

Matsuri:  Festival

By Nancy K. Araki and Jane M. Horii; Heian International, 1978

An examination of traditional Japanese holidays and their adaptation by the Japanese American community; includes crafts and activities; Ages 12+; pb $9.95

Nikkei Donburi:  A Japanese American Cultural Survival Guide

By Chris Aihara; Polychrome Publishing Corp., 1999

Designed for families and educational settings, includes art and crafts projects, traditional recipes, activities, explanations, and information structured around the four seasons; pb $18.95