Kids Books Set in Japan (49 books)

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Picture books and middle grade books set in Japan or that have Japanese characters

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1	Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando (A Mouth-Watering Picture Book Biography About the Invention of Instant Ramen for Kids Ages 4-8) by Andrea Wang (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 1,545 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Miso Magic by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 127 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Met Hokusai: He Saw the World in a Wave by Susie Hodge (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 165 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 234 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 84 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker (Jasmine Toguchi, #6) by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge Builder (Jasmine Toguchi, #7) by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 1,177 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Gigi And Ojiji: Food for Thought by Melissa Iwai (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Gigi and Ojiji: What’s in a Name? by Melissa Iwai (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 125 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Gigi and Ojiji (I Can Read Level 3) by Melissa Iwai (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 357 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Words to Make a Friend: A Story in Japanese and English by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 588 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites by Debbi Michiko Florence (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 351 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 1,127 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Dad's Favorite Cookie: Japan (Global Kids Storybooks) by Gu-Mi Jeong 3.69 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 800 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Ojiichan's Gift by Chieri Uegaki 4.24 avg rating — 506 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Crane Girl by Curtis Manley (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 241 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs 4.12 avg rating — 251 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Wakame Gatherers by Holly Thompson (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers by Gloria Whelan 3.49 avg rating — 127 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Way We Do It in Japan by Geneva Cobb Iijima 3.80 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 1,359 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaki 4.17 avg rating — 796 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Star Festival by Moni Ritchie Hadley (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 372 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Temple Alley Summer by Sachiko Kashiwaba 4.02 avg rating — 2,053 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	All About Japan: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More by Willamarie Moore 4.26 avg rating — 106 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	While I Was Away by Waka T. Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 1,089 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden by Heather Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 884 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	White Crane (Samurai Kids, #1) by Sandy Fussell (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 399 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Diary of a Tokyo Teen: A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes by Christine Mari Inzer 3.68 avg rating — 1,669 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	A Place to Belong by Cynthia Kadohata 4.06 avg rating — 1,625 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Tonbo by Allen Say 3.69 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 2 by Kanata Konami 4.40 avg rating — 558 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Tsunami Girl by Julian Sedgwick 3.98 avg rating — 954 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki 4.08 avg rating — 1,539 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 3,573 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	One Hundred and Eight Bells by Jane Flory 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 5 by Kanata Konami 4.32 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 3 by Kanata Konami 4.40 avg rating — 434 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	スーと鯛ちゃん 4 [Sue & Tai-chan 4] by Kanata Konami 4.24 avg rating — 263 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	J-Boys: Kazuo's World, Tokyo, 1965 by Shogo Oketani 4.11 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Nariko's Map (Legends of the Kunoichi #1) by Alex Redwood (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Displacement by Kiku Hughes 4.28 avg rating — 11,811 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	We Are Not Free by Traci Chee (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 13,126 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 1,593 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars