Folk Tales
Japanese folk tales give glimpes of the morals, values, and lifestyle of Japan. This page provides links for folklore, fairy tales, ghost stories, myths, legends and supersitions.
Folktales from Japan
A collection of folk tales from Japan selected and edited by D.L. Ashliman.
A collection of folk tales from Japan selected and edited by D.L. Ashliman.
Japanese Legends about Supernatural Sweethearts
A collection of traditional Japanese romantic legends about supernatural sweethearts selected and edited by D. L. Ashliman.
A collection of traditional Japanese romantic legends about supernatural sweethearts selected and edited by D. L. Ashliman.
Kid's Window Library- Japanese Folktales
Welcome to the Kid's Window Library. Japanese Folk tales presented with illustrations in a slide show format: Omusubi Kororin (Tumbling Rice Balls) and Momotaro (The Peach Boy).
Welcome to the Kid's Window Library. Japanese Folk tales presented with illustrations in a slide show format: Omusubi Kororin (Tumbling Rice Balls) and Momotaro (The Peach Boy).
Kwaidan Japanese Ghost Stories
A collection of scary traditional Japanese stories will send chills down your spine.
A collection of scary traditional Japanese stories will send chills down your spine.