Japan: Over 40 Activities to Experience Japan - Past and Present (Kaleidoscope Kids)
BornDeborah Michiko Hirokane, the author is a third-generation Japanese American who was born and raised in California. She has fond memories of spending summers in Japan and not-so-fond memories of attending eight years of Japanese School, although she's grateful for the education now. She was named after the princess of Japan (now Empress Michiko) and at age 2 briefly met Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko when the royal couple visited San Francisco.