A four-year program in Japanese for secondary schools, based on a decade of teaching and research.
Students begin to use the kana syllabaries instead of romaji from the beginning of their study.
The readings also serve as the basis for improving skill in conversation. The collection pays homage to a culturally rich and colorful art form. The guide describes each art work, noting traditional motifs, kimono shapes, design application, and the varied use of fabric. Twenty contemporary artists are represented by works in the collection. The slides and guide are the result of a project on the influence of Japanese kimono art on contemporary fiber arts in Hawai'i supported by the A.J. Simone Kimono Culture Research Fellowship sponsored by the Hawai'i Kimono Culture Foundation.