Long ago in Japan, a poor, elderly couple discover a large peach and, in it, the child they have always desired. They name him Momotaro – Peach Boy. As he grows up, the lad vows to protect his village from the oni monsters who steal our things and frighten our people. Once upon a time there lived an old man an old woman in the country of Okayama. The old man went everyday into the mountains to cut wood, while his […]
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The Inch-High child fancying himself a miniture samurai, Issun-Bōshi is given a sewing needle for a sword, a soup bowl for a boat, and chopsticks for oars.
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In the Crab and the Monkey, a monkey kills a crab, and is later killed in revenge by the crab’s offspring. Retributive justice is the theme of the story.
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Shitakiri Suzume, also known as “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow,” is a popular Japanese folktale that has been passed down through generations. It tells the story of a kind-hearted old man, a greedy wife, and a magical sparrow. Here is the story: Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains of Japan, there lived an old man and his wife. The old man was known for his gentle nature and compassion towards all living creatures. One day, as […]
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Hanasaka Jiisan, also known as “The Old Man Who Made Flowers Bloom,” is a popular Japanese folktale that carries a heartwarming message about the power of kindness and gratitude. It tells the story of an old man, a group of animals, and a magical tree. Here is the story: Once upon a time, in a small village in Japan, there lived an elderly man named Hanasaka Jiisan. Despite his old age, Hanasaka Jiisan was known for his kind and generous […]
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