Lila is back with a brand-new adventure inspired by real experiences from Japan.

As a teenager, author Jackelyn Mossman lived in Japan as an exchange student, spending a year immersed in the country’s culture, traditions, and everyday life. Decades later, she returned to Japan with her daughter to revisit many of the places that had become treasured memories and to create new ones together.

Those real adventures inspired Lila’s Nose Knows: The Sakura Surprise.

This time, a trail of unforgettable scents leads Lila across Japan, from bustling cities and ancient shrines to peaceful bamboo forests, mountain villages, and fields of colourful blooms. Along the way, she meets fascinating animal friends, discovers beloved traditions, and follows clues hidden in every scent she encounters.

The sweet fragrance of cherry blossoms drifts through the spring air. Shrine incense lingers among centuries-old temples. Matcha tea, roasted sweet potatoes, and other uniquely Japanese aromas invite Lila onward as she follows her nose from one unforgettable destination to the next.

But where is the trail leading?

As each new scent brings another clue, Lila learns that every place has a story to tell, every adventure begins with curiosity, and sometimes the most magical surprises are waiting where you least expect them.

Inspired by true adventures and lifelong memories from Japan.

• Book One: Adventure around the world!
• Book Two: The Mango Mystery
• Book Three: The Sakura Surprise (Coming Soon)

More adventures inspired by real travel experiences are already taking shape. 

Collect the entire Lila's Nose Knows Adventure Series and follow Lila around the world, one scent at a time.