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Japanese Fairy Tales

Japanese Fairy Tales

Yei Theodora Ozaki 1 Episodes Oct 10, 2026

First published in 1908, this podcast presents a collection of beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, translated and retold by Yei Theodora Ozaki. The stories were originally compiled for Western children, partly at the suggestion of Andrew Lang. Each episode brings to life classic Japanese folklore and mythology.

Episodes

Strange Story Book-Leonora Blanche Lang
Strange Story Book-Leonora Blanche Lang Oct 10, 2026 35699 "Strange Story Book" by Leonora Blanche Lang invites listeners into a world of enchanting tales that capture the imagination and evoke a sense of wonder. This collection showcases the timeless appeal of storytelling, where the extraordinary weaves seamlessly with the ordinary, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the universe. The themes of adventure, morality, and the supernatural reso
Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor Sep 12, 2026 7242 "Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor brings to life timeless tales that have been cherished across generations. This collection captures the essence of folklore, engaging young listeners with enchanting narratives that resonate with themes of bravery, kindness, and the moral lessons woven into each story. The enduring quality of these ballads lies in the
Book of Fairy-Tale Foxes-Clifton Johnson
Book of Fairy-Tale Foxes-Clifton Johnson Sep 5, 2026 9129 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Fifty Funny Animal Tales-Laura Rountree Smith
Fifty Funny Animal Tales-Laura Rountree Smith Sep 4, 2026 6832 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the Magi
The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the Magi Sep 3, 2026 2555 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Aesop's Fables, Volume 01 (Fables 1-25)-Aesop
Aesop's Fables, Volume 01 (Fables 1-25)-Aesop Sep 2, 2026 2772 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Strange Story Book-Leonora Blanche Lang
Strange Story Book-Leonora Blanche Lang Sep 1, 2026 35699 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for my Children (Version 2)-Charles Kingsley
Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for my Children (Version 2)-Charles Kingsley Aug 31, 2026 15705 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Cocoa Break Collection, Vol. 02 - Fairy Tales-Various
Cocoa Break Collection, Vol. 02 - Fairy Tales-Various Aug 30, 2026 10370 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
East of the Sun and West of the Moon-Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe
East of the Sun and West of the Moon-Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Aug 29, 2026 14239 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Black Tales for White Children-Chauncey Hugh Stigand, Nancy Stigand
Black Tales for White Children-Chauncey Hugh Stigand, Nancy Stigand Aug 28, 2026 11992 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h
Orange Fairy Book-Andrew Lang
Orange Fairy Book-Andrew Lang Aug 27, 2026 34858 First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by h

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