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Japanese and Japanese American titles for all ages in the English language

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JULY 19 & 20 - Pasadena Obon, Pasadena CA; GUEST ARTIST:  Stan Sakai, Shig Yabu & Willie Ito

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AUG 2 - San Luis Obispo Obon, San Luis Obispo, CA; GUEST ARTISTS:  Shig Yabu & Willie Ito

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AUG 7 - Shig Yabu & Willie Ito to visit Kodomo No Gakko, Gardena CA 

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AUG 8 - Kodomo No Gakko Culmination, Gardena CA

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SEPT 7 - SFVJACL Children's Cultural Day, Pacoima CA; GUEST ARTIST:  Momo Yashima

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SEPT 20 - UJCC Asian Crafts & Food Faire, Clovis CA

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SEPT 27 - Jan Ken Po Gakko Arts & Crafts Fair, Sacramento CA

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OCT 5 - SFVJACC Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire, Pacoima CA; GUEST ARTIST:   Naomi Hirahara

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OCT 11 - SEJSCC Boutique, Norwalk CA

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NOV 2 - Chris Naito's Pre-Christmas Boutique; GUEST ARTIST:  Naomi Hirahara

...In America...

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Hello Maggie! - author Shig Yabu recounts his wartime experience as a young boy in Heart Mountain, Wyoming; illustrated by cartoonist Willie Ito

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Rising Sons:  The Japanese American GIs Who Fought For the United States In World War II by Bill Yenne

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Fighting Spirit:  Judo in Southern California, 1930-1941 by Ansho Mas Uchima and Larry Akira Kobayashi

...Art / Craft / Design...

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The Simple Art of Sumi-e:  Mastering Japanese Ink Painting  by Takumasa Ono

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Holiday Paper Crafts From Japan  by Roberta A. Uhl

...Young Adult...

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1001 Cranes by Naomi Hirahara; available Aug. 2008; Twelve-year-old Angela Kato begrudgingly spends her summer helping her grandmother and aunt in their flower shop, folding cranes and creating wedding displays...
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...Origami...

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Origami Jewelry - More Than 40 Exquisite Designs to Fold and Wear - by Ayako Brodek

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Crane Origami - projects for special occasions and everyday use
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4/27/07 - CONGRATULATIONS to NAOMI HIRAHARA!... her Snakeskin Shamisen has WON the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original!

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1/22/07 - CONGRATULATIONS to JOHN HAMAMURA!... his novel Color of the Sea is recipient of a 2007 American Library Association Alex Award (recognizes the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences)

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1/19/07 - CONGRATULATIONS to NAOMI HIRAHARA!... her Snakeskin Shamisen was nominated for an Edgar Award (the most prestigious in the mystery genre) in the category of Best Paperback Original!  
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...Fiction...

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The Bamboo Sword and Other Samurai Tales - by Shuhei Fujisawa

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The Street of a Thousand Blossoms - Gail Tsukiyama fans will enjoy this tale of two brothers as we are introduced to their world of sumo and noh mask carving.

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Color of the Sea - by John Hamamura; now available in paperback!

We offer discounts on orders of multiple copies* of a single title shipped to a single address -- ideal for book clubs, corporate gift giving, classroom sets, party favors, or just combine your order with friends!

 5+ COPIES - 10% DISCOUNT

10+ COPIES - 15% DISCOUNT

15+ COPIES - 20% DISCOUNT

FREE SHIPPING (US PRIORITY MAIL) when subtotal (after discount) is $200.00 or more

*applies to most titles; contact us for title availability; does not apply to signed books or Bargain Table books; cannot combine this special offer with any other
 

 

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