Step back in time to discover another lost culture in this addition to the "Find Out About..." series. Learn about the ancient Japanese civilization that existed for thousands of years. Marvel at the secrets of Japan - a land of emperors and shoguns, tea ceremonies and martial arts. Explore Japanese culture and beliefs, from the worship of Shinto gods to the Zen Buddhis code of the samurai. The 15 step-by-step practical projects helps bring the past alive - make a paper for your own pillow book; fly a car fish streamer, or sculpt a Netsuke toggle, fit for the finest kimono - and illustrations include cross-sections, a historical map and a pictorial timeline.