Japanese Characters in Wool
This fantastic book includes patterns to crochet cute characters and symbols of Japan. The book is divided into regions, with different representative characters or symbols representing each region. Use these as tawashi or cute mascots!
Note that the book is written in Japanese, but patterns and schematics are included. Crafters who cannot read Japanese but who have some experience reading crochet diagrams are usually able to interpret the instructions without any trouble, and others can use the projects as inspiration for their own creations. The book includes a stitch diagram at the back for each of the stitches used in the patterns - easy to follow!