Japanese Legends

Japanese mythology offers a fascinating lens from which to gaze upon the natural world. Through tales of heroic samurai, creepy vengeful ghosts, and deities that wield the mighty powers of nature, these stories and mythical figures emphasize the importance of humans living harmoniously with their surroundings. It is often said that in order to understand a country’s culture and history, one needs to simply look at the stories they tell about the world around them.

Five suitors, five impossible tasks–who will win the heart of the Moon Prince? In the enchanting kingdom of Moshotan, a childless bamboo cutter and his wife discover a glowing infant inside a bamboo shoot. Named Akihiko, the boy’s ethereal glow and prophetic visions set him apart, earning him the title of the Moon Prince. Five persistent suitors vie for his love, each tasked with retrieving an extraordinary object to present on his twentieth birthday.Embark on a magical journey where mythical creatures, divine secrets, and human hearts intertwine. Who will succeed in their quest and win...

The traditional retold fairy tales in this volume speak of the awesome and the marvellous, of the perilous and the exhilarating. We shall explore the traditional, age-old stories for children our ancestors have told us about Dragons. These fairy tales of awe have grown and flourished all over the globe, although as you travel futher East it’s likely that you’ll find more dragons — and also kindlier ones. For not all dragons are the same: they’re not really siblings to each other, they’re more like removed cousins. Some are imbued with fire, others with light, and others with rain ...

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Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to terrify us today.

なぜ、あのMCはスゴいのか。MCの遍歴は、時代を映す鏡だ！MCの源流・大橋巨泉から、ハプニング込みの笑いを作ったビッグ３の全盛期。