Yei Theodora Ozaki
(1871 - 1932)
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
An old woman is cruel to a sparrow - and is repaid in kind.
The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab
A monkey deceives a crab, but his greed catches up with him.
The Man Who Made The Trees Blossom
A kind old man is lucky, while a jealous neighbour suffers from his envy.
The Adventures of Kintaro, The Golden Boy
The tale of a brave boy samurai, and his adventures with his animal friends.
The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
A moonlight princess does not wish to marry, or else she will disappear.
The Adventures of Momotaro, Son of a Peach
A brave boy goes on a quest to rid his village of wicked demons.
My Lord Bag of Rice
Hidesato kills a centipede and is rewarded with magical gifts.
The Happy Hunter and Skillful Fisher
Two brothers, a skilled fisher and a happy hunter, try to get along.
Princess Hase, a Story of Old Japan
Princess Hase has a cruel stepmother, but she remains kind.
Prince Yamato Take
The story of Prince Yamato Take and his protector the Sun Goddess.