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Japanese Holiday Picture Tales
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025407203
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Japanese Holiday Picture Tales is an enchanting collection of stories that brings the rich cultural landscape of Japan to life through its traditional celebrations and folklore. Written by Chiyono Sugimoto, this work serves as a window into the customs and legends associated with various Japanese festivals and holidays throughout the lunar calendar.
The collection features twelve distinct stories, each corresponding to a specific month or holiday, such as the New Year festivities, the Peach Festival (Girls' Day), and the Iris Festival (Boys' Day). Through these narratives, readers are introduced to a world where mythical creatures, brave heroes, and moral lessons intertwine with the daily lives and spiritual practices of the Japanese people. The tales offer a blend of whimsy and wisdom, capturing the essence of Shinto and Buddhist traditions while celebrating the universal themes of family, nature, and virtue.
As a significant piece of juvenile literature from the early 20th century, Japanese Holiday Picture Tales remains a valuable resource for those interested in Asian folklore and the art of storytelling. Sugimoto's narratives provide not only entertainment but also a profound educational insight into the heritage and aesthetic sensibilities of Japan, making it a timeless addition to any collection of world mythology and children's literature.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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