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Japanese fairy tales The Stones of Five Colours and the Empress Jokwa bedtime stories
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.

July 21, 2020July 7, 2021
Japanese fairy tales The Ogre of Rashomon free books online
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.

February 28, 2020July 7, 2021
Japanese fairy tales The Old Man Who Made Withered Trees Blossom illustration
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.

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020
Japanese fairy tale illustration Princess Yamato Take
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.

June 26, 2019October 30, 2019
Fairy Tales illustration Japanese Princess Hase
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.

April 26, 2019October 30, 2019
Fairy Tales illustration for Japanese folk tale The Happy Hunter
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.

February 23, 2019October 30, 2019
Fairy Tales illustration for My Lord Bag of Rice bedtime story
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.

February 20, 2019February 5, 2020
Original Children's story The Man with the Fox Shadow
10 Min Stories Age 7-12 Animals Japanese Stories Middle Grade Myths School

The Man with the Fox Shadow

Vivi has started a new school in Japan, and feels lonely... until she makes an intriguing new friend.

May 29, 2017August 24, 2019
Illustration for Japanese fairy tale of Kintaro the Golden Boy
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.

August 10, 2015January 31, 2018
Illustration of dog for Japanese children's story The Man Who Made Old Trees Blossom
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.

July 8, 2015October 29, 2018
Children's illustration for The Monkey and the Crab Japanese bedtime story
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.

June 23, 2015January 31, 2018
Illustration for the short story for kids, The Cut-Tongue Sparrow.
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.

June 8, 2015October 30, 2019
10 Min Stories Adventures Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals Fairy Tales Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese Stories Magic Myths

Son of the Island and the Turtle

Uraschima Taro is kind to a small turtle, who later shows him kindness in return.

May 7, 2015October 30, 2019
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