133. Azuki [The Japanese bean "azuki"]

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Author
Written and illustrated by Arai Maki
Publisher
Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers
Year
2014
NDL call number
Y11-N18-L722
Commentary
A single azuki bean is planted from which a large quantity of new azuki beans can be harvested, each with a slightly different shape. This work also allows readers to learn about cultural aspects such as how anko bean jam is made and why azuki beans are considered good luck. The creator said she worked very hard to grow azuki beans in order to create this book.