ちりめん本 海を渡った日本昔ばなし Japanese Fairy Tales. Wood-Block-Illustrated Crepe-Paper Books of the Meiji Period

by 尾崎るみ (監修), Ozaki Rumi (Editor), Takejiro Hasegawa

A Reprinted Edition of the Japanese Fairy Tale Series by Takejiro Hasegawa, which became popular overseas with clear translations and beautiful wood-block illustrations printed on unique Washi crepe paper in the late 19th century. Includes 10 famous Japanese fairy tales like "Momotaro or Little Peachling," "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow," "The Battle of the Monkey and the Crab," and others with Japanese translations.

250 pages

Published April 2, 2025

Reviews

[J.M · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a very cool book about Japanese fairytales. I like the old print and graphics. A nice souvenir from Japan.