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Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer

by Debbi Michiko Florence

A family trip to Tokyo becomes a test of confidence and kindness

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A family trip to Tokyo becomes a test of confidence and kindness

Jasmine arrives in Tokyo eager to explore, with a journal ready for the sights and surprises ahead. The city’s landmarks and unfamiliar details—including the name Ramen Street—give her plenty to discover, while tension with her older sister Sophie and the challenge of adjusting to a new country complicate the vacation. The story brings travel, sibling friction, and Jasmine’s efforts to find her footing into the same chapter-book adventure. Its Japan setting is part of the experience, alongside a family dynamic that keeps Jasmine’s relationships close to the surface.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young chapter-book readers interested in family travel and discovering Tokyo alongside a child protagonist.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about sibling relationships, new experiences, and kindness.
  • Readers following the Jasmine Toguchi series; this is its fifth installment.

Themes

Family travelSibling relationshipsAdjusting to a new countryKindness and confidence

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Book overview

The fifth installment in this award-winning chapter book series for fans of Alvin Ho and Ivy & Bean follows Jasmine and her family on their journey to Tokyo!

Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Jasmine Toguchi can hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she's ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo, like Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen, and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day.

But when they arrive, Jasmine finds herself unable to get away from her older sister Sophie's crabby attitude. Plus there's so much about Japan she didn't know, and she seems to be getting in trouble right and left. Will Jasmine be able to cheer up her sister AND find her footing in a new country?

With humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence tells a relatable story of new experiences, family drama, and kindness at every corner. Paired with Elizabet Vukovic's playful illustrations, readers can't help but root for Jasmine as you explore Japan alongside her.

Join Jasmine on her other adventures in:
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth
Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl
Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker
Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge-Builder
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener

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