Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival

MacMillan, Dianne M., 1943-, author.

Book 1997

Describes the history, customs, significance, and traditions of Japanese Children's Day and the Obon Festival, and the ways they are celebrated today in Japan and the United States.

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Japan Social life and customs Juvenile literature

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Kodomo no hi Juvenile literature

Ullambana Juvenile literature

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Best holiday books

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ISBN:

9780894908187
0894908189

Description:

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Flying fish
Special days for children
Children's Day
Obon
The legend of Mogallana
Bon Odori

LCCN:

96039170

Control Number:

68599

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