Books About Japan

Learn more about Japan and Japanese culture with picture books at the Stillwater Public Library.

Updated April 20, 2026
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Books About Japan

Learn more about Japan and Japanese culture with picture books at the Stillwater Public Library.

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Three samurai cats : a story from Japan
Kimmel, Eric A.
Paper Book
After a rat takes over his castle, a canine old lord knows there is only one way to get rid of such a bully. He needs a samurai fast-a samurai cat! A fierce samurai arrives and draws his sword, ready to vanquish the upstart rodent. He charges toward the venomous vermin... Splat! ...
The boy from the dragon palace : a folktale from Japan
MacDonald, Margaret Read
Ebook
One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy--with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but when he forgets the meaning of "thank you," he loses everything once...
Words to make a friend : a story in Japanese and English
Napoli, Donna Jo
Paper Book
A clever and innovative bilingual English/Japanese picture book about a Japanese girl and an American girl who prove you don't need to speak the same language to understand each other. When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age...
The strongest boy in the world
Souhami, Jessica
Paper Book
New in paperback. Kaito is stronger than all the other boys in his village. Because no one can beat him at wrestling, he sets off to the city to compete in the world-famous Sumo wrestling tournament. But on the way he meets a girl called Hana, who is even stronger. Hana offers to train Kaito...
Magic ramen : the story of Momofuku Ando
Wang, Andrea
Paper Book
World War II was over, but in Japan, lines for a simple bowl of ramen noodles wound down the sidewalk. What Momofuku Ando did next would change food forever. Andrea Wang, author of Watercress (a Newberry honor book and winner of the Caldecott Medal), tells the true story behind the...
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