{"product_id":"japan-tales-lafcadio-hearn-9798284654736","title":"Japan Tales: Classic Tales of Ghosts, Gods, and Heroes from Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless magic of\u003cb\u003e Japan's most beloved stories\u003c\/b\u003e-tales of moon princesses, ghostly musicians, clever animals, and snow spirits that have shaped generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japan Tales, you'll find\u003cb\u003e 20 traditional Japanese folktales\u003c\/b\u003e adapted into clear, modern English, based on the classic works of Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki. These stories were once passed from mouth to ear in quiet mountain villages, told by monks, parents, and traveling storytellers. Now, they come alive again-beautifully reimagined and accompanied by elegant black-and-white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet \u003cb\u003eKaguya-hime\u003c\/b\u003e, the mysterious princess from the moon; \u003cb\u003eMomotarō\u003c\/b\u003e, the brave boy born from a peach; \u003cb\u003eYuki-Onna\u003c\/b\u003e, the snow woman who appears to travelers in the storm; and Hoichi, a blind musician caught in the middle of a ghostly war. These characters-and many others-offer a glimpse into Japan's rich spiritual world, where nature, magic, and humanity often walk hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e✨ What makes this book special?\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA carefully selected collection of Japanese folktales, \u003cb\u003eghost stories\u003c\/b\u003e, and legends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cb\u003ehistorical artwork\u003c\/b\u003e from original Japanese prints, woodblocks, and early crepe-paper books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted for modern readers ages 10 and up-perfect for teens, adults, and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of \u003cb\u003eanime\u003c\/b\u003e, mythology, and world folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gentle introduction to Japanese culture and storytelling traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for gift-giving, classroom use, or quiet reading on a rainy night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese stories are haunting, wise, sometimes funny, sometimes sad-but always memorable. Whether you're discovering Japanese folklore for the first time or returning to old favorites, Japan Tales invites you into a world of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Not all ghosts want to haunt you. Some just want you to listen.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lafcadio Hearn,Yei Theodora Ozaki,Mountain Mill Editorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798284654736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Lafcadio Hearn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175706145023,"sku":"9798284654736","price":10.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4bc7f012-d8c2-4318-98e9-b8b79bd45e8b.jpg?v=1771335395","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-tales-lafcadio-hearn-9798284654736","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}