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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Generation Misfits
A girl finds friendship and faces hidden struggles through J-Pop.
352 pages· 71,579 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Books About Japan · 334 titles considered
The Best Japan Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about japan? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Japan
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
Paper Wishes
A girl clings to hope as her family is uprooted during wartime.
192 pages· 28,265 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,564 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2004
Kira-Kira
A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.
291 pages· 44,276 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 28,460 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013
The Thing About Luck
By Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)
Summer must change her family's luck to save them during a challenging harvest season.
270 pages· 48,300 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,378 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1998
Yoko
A school lunch sparks a lesson in embracing differences.
32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,553 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–11 · 2020
A Bowl Full of Peace
By Caren Stelson, Akira Kusaka (Illustrator)
Survive the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and find hope in a miraculous discovery.
40 pages· 933 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 574 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018
Gudetama's Guide to Life
Discover life lessons from a lazy egg pondering existence.
80 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 176 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Raid of No Return
By Nathan Hale · Book #7 in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series
A daring WWII mission: bombers launch from a carrier, risking all for a secret strike on Tokyo.
128 pages· 9,347 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,720 ratings
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$1895
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
By Heather Smith, Rachel Wada (Illustrator)
A silent boy finds his voice through a mysterious phone booth connecting villagers to lost loved ones.
32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 875 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
It Began With a Page
By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
An artist fights for diversity in children's books, defying rejection to change the world.
48 pages· 1,089 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,263 ratings
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Japan Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about japan for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Magic Ramen
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A man's quest to create instant ramen changes the world.
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$1699
Hachiko
Ages 4–7 · 2004
A dog waits at a train station for ten years, changing a boy's life forever.
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$1799
Thirty Minutes Over Oregon
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A WWII pilot returns to the U.S. decades later seeking forgiveness.
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$1799
I Am Able to Shine
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A girl dreams of changing the world despite feeling invisible. Can she find her voice and shine?
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$799
Hachiko
Ages 4–7 · 2004
A dog waits at a train station for ten years, changing lives with his loyalty.
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$1999
Up, Up, Ever Up!
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A woman defies odds to conquer Everest and protect nature.
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A Scarf for Keiko
Ages 5–10 · 2019
In 1942, can Sam prove his friendship to Keiko as war divides them?
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Kamishibai Man
Ages 4–7 · 2005
An old storyteller returns to find his audience has grown up, but are they still eager for his tales?
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Ojiichan's Gift
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A girl must preserve her grandfather's stone garden as he moves away.
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Chirri & Chirra On the Town
Ages 3–8 · 2005
Two adventurers uncover a hidden surprise in town.
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$1995
Barbed Wire Baseball
Ages 6–10 · 2013
In a WWII internment camp, a man uses baseball to inspire hope.
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Hana Hašimoto, šesta violina
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A beginner violinist faces doubt at a talent show. Can practice and inspiration from her grandfather lead to success?
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Japan Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about japan for developing and independent readers.
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$799
What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima?
Ages 8–11 · 2020
The story of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath.
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$1299
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Ages 7–12 · 2020
A determined girl defies expectations to conquer the world's tallest peak.
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$1499
Unbroken
Ages 12–18 · 2010
A crash survivor faces the vast Pacific, battling nature and enemy forces in a fight for survival.
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$899
Hachiko Waits
Ages 8–10 · 2004
A loyal dog waits years for his master, embodying devotion.
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$999
Alice-Miranda in Japan
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A school trip to Tokyo turns into a thrilling missing persons hunt.
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$799
The Way of the Samurai
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A timid mouse becomes embroiled in a quest to save an ancient treasure from falling into the wrong paws
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$799
Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A young girl learns to cope with disappointment and find alternative ways to achieve her goals.
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$1699
On the Horizon
Ages 10–12 · 2020
Witness the echoes of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima through poignant verse and haunting illustrations.
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$999
Pearl Harbor
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover the untold truths behind the Pearl Harbor attack and its overlooked warnings.
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$999
The First Samurai
Ages 7–10 · 2013
A samurai showdown in feudal Japan as Geronimo faces the Pirate Cats' mysterious scheme.
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$599
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Ages 7–10 · 2013
A young boy and his family are swept away by a tsunami in Japan, and he must find a way to survive and reunite with his loved ones
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$799
What Was Pearl Harbor?
Ages 8–12 · 2013
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor draws the United States into World War II