Japanese Fairy Tales

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Featuring a collection of enchanting traditional children's stories, this book offers a glimpse into Japanese culture through its rich fairy tales. Originally published in the early 20th Century by Yei Theodora Ozaki, the tales are adapted for Western readers while preserving their unique charm. The narratives encompass a variety of characters, including animals, humans, peasants, and royalty, with notable stories such as "Momotaro," "The Stones of Five Colors and the Empress Jokwa," and "The Ogre of Rashomon."