Japanese Fairy Tales

Hidesato kills a centipede and is rewarded with magical gifts.

Princess Hase has a cruel stepmother, but she remains kind.

Two brothers, a skilled fisher and a happy hunter, try to get along.

An old man loves his dog, who brings him tragic heartache and good luck.

A hero fights an ogre, and steals his arm.

A hare deceives some crocodiles, and learns to tell the truth.

A story of the Sun, the Moon and an Empress all working together for peace.

An old woman is cruel to a sparrow - and is repaid in kind.

The story of Prince Yamato Take and his protector the Sun Goddess.

Uraschima Taro is kind to a small turtle, who later shows him kindness in return.