I would be very happy if readers have learned something new about Japanese picture books, culture and language through this series. (This is Part 26 of the "Learning from Japanese picture books ...

In Japanese schools, learning isn’t just about books—it’s about doing. They incorporate hands-on activities, whether it’s science experiments, origami to understand geometry, or using real ...

Nakayoku -- This is an adverb that describing getting along well. For example, it is used as "boku wa sono otokonoko to nakayoku natta" (I made friends with that boy). In the picture book, the word ...