Ancient Tales and Folk-lore of Japan

This is a collection of 57 historical legends and folktales from Japan. Nearly all of them are set in a well-defined time and place, instead of once upon a time. Themes include ghosts; unrequited love across social boundaries; Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits; and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics. Chapters include: The Golden Hairpin; The Spirit Of The Willow Tree; Ghost Of The Violet Well; How Yogodayu Won A Battle, and many more.