Japanese-stories page 2

Stories including "Urashima" and "When the Sun Hid in Her Cave".

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  Urashima

  

  A Japanese fairy tale about a kind-hearted fisher boy who catches a turtle and lets it go free.

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  When the Sun Hid in Her Cave

  

  A legend from Japan about how the world was plunged into darkness when the Sun goddess sulked. The other gods gathered to remedy the situation and invented fun and music.

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  The Grateful Crane

  

  A story from Japan about a poor farmer who rescues a crane and finds that his luck changes for the better until his curiosity gets the better of him.

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  The Firefly Princess

  The Fire-Fly princess has many suitors. She tells them all that she will marry the one who can bring her a flame. A glittering story from Japan.

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  The Cat’s Elopement

  

  This charming tale comes from Japan. Two cats – Gon and Koma – fall in love and run away together. They are separated when they meet a fierce dog. Gon becomes the pet and defender of a princess – but will he ever see his true love again?