Prince Yamato Take
The story of Prince Yamato Take and his protector the Sun Goddess.
Japanese Stories
Princess Hase, a Story of Old Japan
Princess Hase has a cruel stepmother, but she remains kind.
The Happy Hunter and Skillful Fisher
Two brothers, a skilled fisher and a happy hunter, try to get along.
My Lord Bag of Rice
Hidesato kills a centipede and is rewarded with magical gifts.
The Man with the Fox Shadow
Vivi has started a new school in Japan, and feels lonely… until she makes an intriguing new friend.
The Adventures of Kintaro, The Golden Boy
The tale of a brave boy samurai, and his adventures with his animal friends.
The Man Who Made The Trees Blossom
A kind old man is lucky, while a jealous neighbour suffers from his envy.
The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab
A monkey deceives a crab, but his greed catches up with him.
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
An old woman is cruel to a sparrow – and is repaid in kind.
Son of the Island and the Turtle
Uraschima Taro is kind to a small turtle, who later shows him kindness in return.
