6 Stories from Japan
Published by Astorg Audio
Narrated by Katie Haigh
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We have selected for you 6 of the best Japanese myths and fairy tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, these stories faithfully preserve the spirit of medieval Japan, while rendered in a translation accessible to all ages. Here is a wonderful collection of short stories:
- "The Story of the Man who didn't wish to die"
- "The Accomplished and Lucky Tea-Kettle"
- "The Battle of the Monkey and the Crab"
- "Momotaro or Little Peachling"
- "Urashimataro and the Turtle"
- "The Tongue-cut Sparrow"
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