Urashima Taro (Japan)

According to a children's fairy tale from Japan, long ago there lived a kind-hearted young man named Urashima Taro. He lives with his mother in a house by the beach. His mother is old. Everyday, Urashima Taro earns his living by fishing in the sea. Urashima Taro is also known as a young animal lover.

The Story of Momotaro (Japan)

In a village in Japan, lived a pair of grandparents. They are already old. One day, grandma went to the river to wash clothes. While washing, grandma saw a peach or momo fruit in Japanese, washed away by the river currents. The grandmother then picked up the momo fruit to take home.

Princess Tanabata, Japan

Once upon a time, there lived a young man who lived in the village. The young man was very hard working. He works in a forest close to where he lives.

One sunny morning, he went to the forest with a happy heart. However, his footsteps stopped when he tripped over a shirt on the river bank. He looked at the dress, it was very beautiful. Thinking that the shirt had no owner, the young man finally took the shirt and stored it.

Issun Boshi, Japan

Once upon a time, at a temple in Japan, a husband and wife were praying for a child. They have lived together for a long time, but their happiness feels incomplete because they are not blessed with a child.

After they finished praying, they went home. However, they heard the sound of a baby crying behind the bushes as they walked towards the house. They tried to find the baby, so they saw a dwarf-sized baby lying on the grass.

The Straw Millionaire, Japan

According to Japanese folklore, in a village, there lived a young man named Taro. Taro is a poor young man whose life is always lacking. Despite his lack of life, Taro is always diligent in praying to the shrine of worship. He always prayed to the gods so that his life would change and become prosperous. Every day, Taro always worshiped at the temple. Being tired, Taro fell asleep in the temple after praying.