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Yei Theodora Ozaki

Yei Theodora Ozaki

Yei Theodora Ozaki was an early 10th century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales.

15 Min Stories Age 7-12 Environment Fairy Tales Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Myths

The Stones of Five Colours and the Empress Jokwa

A story of the Sun, the Moon and an Empress all working together for peace.

Japanese fairy tales The Stones of Five Colours and the Empress Jokwa bedtime stories
10 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Japanese Fairy Tales Morals

The White Hare and the Crocodiles

A hare deceives some crocodiles, and learns to tell the truth.

Japanese fairy tales The White Hare and the Crocodiles Yei Theodora Ozaki
10 Min Stories Adventures Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Giants Heroes Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Monsters

The Ogre of Rashomon

A hero fights an ogre, and steals his arm.

Japanese fairy tales The Ogre of Rashomon free books online
10 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Dogs Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Gardens Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories

The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower

An old man loves his dog, who brings him tragic heartache and good luck.

Japanese fairy tales The Old Man Who Made Withered Trees Blossom illustration
20 Mins+ Adventures Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Heroes Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Myths Princes & Princesses

Prince Yamato Take

The story of Prince Yamato Take and his protector the Sun Goddess.

Japanese fairy tale illustration Princess Yamato Take
15 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Family Good Manners Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories

Princess Hase, a Story of Old Japan

Princess Hase has a cruel stepmother, but she remains kind.

Fairy Tales illustration Japanese Princess Hase
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Family Growing Up Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Siblings

The Happy Hunter and Skillful Fisher

Two brothers, a skilled fisher and a happy hunter, try to get along.

Fairy Tales illustration for Japanese folk tale The Happy Hunter
10 Min Stories All Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Food Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Magic

My Lord Bag of Rice

Hidesato kills a centipede and is rewarded with magical gifts.

Fairy Tales illustration for My Lord Bag of Rice bedtime story
20 Mins+ Adventures Age 7-12 Animals Monsters

The Adventures of Momotaro, Son of a Peach

A brave boy goes on a quest to rid his village of wicked demons. Reading time: 20+ mins

Illustration for Japanese children's story Adventures of Momotaro Son of a Peach
20 Mins+ Adventures

The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child

A moonlight princess does not wish to marry, or else she will disappear.

Illustration for Japanese Fairy Tale the Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
Adventures Age 7-12 Animals Japanese Stories

The Adventures of Kintaro, The Golden Boy

The tale of a brave boy samurai, and his adventures with his animal friends.

Illustration for Japanese fairy tale of Kintaro the Golden Boy
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 Animals Dogs Japanese Stories Magic

The Man Who Made The Trees Blossom

A kind old man is lucky, while a jealous neighbour suffers from his envy.

Illustration of dog for Japanese children's story The Man Who Made Old Trees Blossom
15 Min Stories Adventures Age 7-12 Animals Japanese Stories

The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab

A monkey deceives a crab, but his greed catches up with him.

Children's illustration for The Monkey and the Crab Japanese bedtime story
20 Mins+ Adventures Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals Fairy Tales Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Magic

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow

An old woman is cruel to a sparrow - and is repaid in kind.

Illustration for the short story for kids, The Cut-Tongue Sparrow.
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