Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaii

Hawaii Book Publishers Association Award Winner

Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaiiwas compiled by the Japanese Women’s Society of Honolulu to help preserve the unique Japanese traditions that are still practiced in Hawaii for future generations, and as a celebration of the society’s 50th anniversary

The book features cultural information (family crests and good luck symbols), traditional celebrations (Japanese New Year and Obon festivals), Japanese crafts (washi paper and origami), gift giving, decorating accents, Boys’ Day, Girls’ Day, “What to Say & How to Say It,” etiquette, interesting Japanese facts, myths & folktales, Japanese proverbs (Kotowaza), superstitions & beliefs, values, Japanese calendar, Japanese cuisine, and things Japanese worldwide.