Step back in time to discover another lost culture in this addition to the "Find Out About..." series. Learn about the ancient Japanese civilization that existed for thousands of years. Marvel at the secrets of Japan - a land of emperors and shoguns, tea ceremonies and martial arts. Explore Japanese culture and beliefs, from the worship of Shinto gods to the Zen Buddhis code of the samurai. The 15 step-by-step practical projects helps bring the past alive - make a paper for your own pillow book; fly a car fish streamer, or sculpt a Netsuke toggle, fit for the finest kimono - and illustrations include cross-sections, a historical map and a pictorial timeline.

 

This book is part of a book series called Find Out About .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Anness Publishing .

Fiona Macdonald has written over 300 children's books. She lives in Scotland and visited Coll to write this book.