Japanese Fairy Tales

The classic collection of samurai legends, ghost stories and fairy tales, including the 47 Ronin, gathered by A. B. Mitford while he lived in Japan. Illustrated by Japanese artists of the period.

A. B. Mitford

Sixty-two folktales and ghost legends that Richard Gordon Smith heard firsthand from fishermen, priests and villagers across Japan. Haunted temples, spirit willows, magic swords and fox women fill its pages.

Richard Gordon Smith

Thirty-four stories from the wonder-lore of Japan, from the Tongue-Cut Sparrow to the Fire-Fly's Lovers, retold by William Elliot Griffis. Illustrated with woodcuts by the Japanese artist Ozawa.

William Elliot Griffis

A collection of short Japanese folktales written for young readers, with stories of clever animals, kind spirits and brave children. An easy and illustrated first approach to the folklore of Japan.

Mary F. Nixon-Roulet

Legendary heroes of Japan who fight demons, ogres and giant spiders, retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Includes the tale of Raiko and the Shuten Doji, with color illustrations by Japanese artists.

Yei Theodora Ozaki