Websites for background information:

• Japanese Food-- An annotated guide to all kinds of Japanese food, from the National Clearinghouse of US-Japan Studies
• Japanese Cookbook for Kids-- Recipes and articles about Japanese food, from Kids Web Japan
• Japanese Cuisines-- Recipes, descriptions, and pictures of many Japanese foods, from Tokyo Food Page
• Bento: Japanese Lunch Boxes-- Learn about Japanese lunch boxes, and even pack your own virtually! From Kids Web Japan
• How to use chopsticks-- Directions of how to use chopsticks, with rules of etiquette and an animated demo as well. From japanguide.com
• Table manners in Japan-- How do you eat while sitting on the floor? Are manners different? What do people say before eating? A basic guide from japanguide.com
• All About Tea-- Simple webpage with comprehensive information on types of tea in Japan and how it's served

Sample activities planned for Ohanashi festival:

• Pictures of foods described in featured stories
• Make temaki sushi (will not involve raw fish!)
• Sample Japanese snacks and foods
• Try using chopsticks
• Display: bento boxes, books, posters

Contact person: Stacy Brinkman