Synopsis

Japanese kids grow up hearing the same stories over and over from their parents and grandparents—the boy born from a peach, the moon princess hidden in bamboo, the old man who brings a dead cherry tree back to life. These folktales stick around because they teach kids to appreciate both the good and bad in life while passing down traditional values. Folktales from Japan delivers three standalone stories per episode, mixing well-known classics with lesser-known gems. The show has a special emphasis on heartwarming tales from Tohoku, the northern region devastated by the 2011 earthquake. The idea is to offer comfort and hope to those affected by the disaster.

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