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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • The Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu
  • Acknowledgments
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Japanese Culture & Traditions:
    • Bonsai
    • Calligraphy
    • Haiku
    • Ikebana
    • Japanese Family Crests
    • Martial Arts
    • Japanese Theater & Music
    • Good Luck Symbols
  • Special Celebrations:
    • Japanese New Year Traditions
    • Family Celebrations
    • Obon
  • Japanese Crafts:
    • Washi Paper
    • Chigiri-e
    • Oshibana
    • Paper Doll craft
    • Fabric Art
    • Mizuhiki
    • Origami- Crane, Lucky Frog(dollar bill), Good Luck Maile Lei(using the Lucky Frogs!), Gift Box, Spiral Box
  • Gift Giving:
    • Omiyagi
    • Creative Gift Wraps
  • Japanese Decorating Accents:
    • Tokonoma, the Japanese Alcove
    • Blue & White Collections
    • Obi & Kimono Accents
  • Children's Section:
    • Girl's Day
    • Boy's Day
  • Japanese Cuisine:
    • Dinner at the Consulate General of Japan
    • The Chefs' Choices
    • Other Favorite Recipes
    • Glossary
  • What to Say & How to Say It:
    • Introductions & Visits
    • Everyday Conversation
    • Table Manners
    • Counting in Japanese
  • More Things Japanese:
    • Interesting Japanese Facts
    • Japanese Myths & Folktales
    • Japanese Provebs(Kotowaza)
    • Japanese Superstitions & Beliefs
    • Japanese Values
    • Japanese Calendar
    • Things Japanese Worldwide
    • Classes in Japanese Culture & Crafts
  • Suggested Reading

Title: Kokoro of the Heart: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawai'i
Author: The Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu
Format/Publication Date: HC:2004
Publisher: Island Heritage Publishing, Waipahu, HI
Language: English
Page Count: 181
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 9 1/4" x 6 3/4"
ISBN: 1597000191

SUMMARY- This turned out to be more of a cultural book than a craft book, but there are a few traditional folds given with minimal diagrams. What is interesting is the rest of the book. It's a whirlwind survey of the Japanese culture in Hawaii, and is an interesting read.