Ages 8 and Up. This is an intriguing volume about the the way that the Japanese culture conducts a festival, or matsuri. Learn all about festivals, ranging from large town festivals to festivals for children. Learn about religious ceremonies and the beliefs and practices of Shinto, Japan's native spiritual tradition. The book also describes festivals and ceremonies that re set aside to celebrate Japan's greatest warriors, the samurai! At the end of the book, children can also learn how to prepare for their own Japanese festivals! With a wealth of knowledge, stories, and pictures, children will be interested in this enticing volume from start to finish.