Japanese Folktales: Classic Stories from Japan's Enchanted Past

by Lucy Fraser (foreword)

Be transported to a realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious beings and mythical lands.

Japanese Folktales is the most complete collection of Japanese stories in English. It introduces readers to the enchanting world of ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons and of course, Momotaro, the lovable Peach Boy.

Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories presented here are some of the most popular tales ever told,
The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior
The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother
The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones
The adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank These well-loved folktales are sure to delight readers young and old, while introducing them to vivid world of Japanese myths and legends.

Genres: Asian Literature

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2018

Reviews

[Izzati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Japanese Folktales: Classic Stories from Japan's Enchanted Past recounts familiar folktales from Japan (such as Momotaro and Hanasaka-jiisan) so if you already know the more famous tales, you can skip from reading the book. I've read a few books in Japanese folktales and watched some Folktales from Japan anime series so about half the stories included I've already watched/read before. Still, I love the way the folktales are told in this particular compilation. The style seems to be smoother than others that I have read that I found myself unable to put it down. If you're new to Japanese folktales or simply love reading them in different words, I highly recommend getting this version.