Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaii

Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaii by Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781597000192.

Hawaii Book Publishers Association Award Winner Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaiiwas compiled by the Japanese Womens 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 societys 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.