Folktales from Japan

Season 5

A Japanese anime television series that adapts various traditional stories from Japan. The narration and all character voices of "Hometown Rebuilding: Folktales from Japan" are provided by veteran Japanese film actors Akira Emoto and Yoneko Matsukane.
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51 Episodes
  • Momotarou; The Sobagaki Priest; The Nose and Morning Gruel
    E1
    Momotarou; The Sobagaki Priest; The Nose and Morning GruelEpisode 1
  • The Pond Snail Rich Man; Yaobikuni; The Child of the Giant Snake
    E2
    The Pond Snail Rich Man; Yaobikuni; The Child of the Giant SnakeEpisode 2
  • The Transforming Hood; Even The Sardine's Head Begins with Faith; Onisuke and Hikoshichi
    E3
    The Transforming Hood; Even The Sardine's Head Begins with Faith; Onisuke and HikoshichiEpisode 3
  • Shippei Tarou; A Field of Rape Blossoms That Bloomed Overnight; The Light on the Buddha's Forehead
    E4
    Shippei Tarou; A Field of Rape Blossoms That Bloomed Overnight; The Light on the Buddha's ForeheadEpisode 4
  • The Cow's Marriage; Shibahama; The Ocelot and the Priest
    E5
    The Cow's Marriage; Shibahama; The Ocelot and the PriestEpisode 5
  • Ushiwakamaru; The Demon Granny of Adachigahara; The Days Fly By
    E6
    Ushiwakamaru; The Demon Granny of Adachigahara; The Days Fly ByEpisode 6
  • The White Rabbit of Inaba; The Giant, Strange-Colored Deer; The Jewel of Sangosu
    E7
    The White Rabbit of Inaba; The Giant, Strange-Colored Deer; The Jewel of SangosuEpisode 7
  • The Pond Snail Sisters; The White Snake Girl; The Blue Tengu and the Red Tengu
    E8
    The Pond Snail Sisters; The White Snake Girl; The Blue Tengu and the Red TenguEpisode 8
  • The Cat from the Dragon Palace; Sashisaba and Tsurushigaki; The Fart-Seller
    E9
    The Cat from the Dragon Palace; Sashisaba and Tsurushigaki; The Fart-SellerEpisode 9
  • The Monkey Groom; Otojo's Fire; The Oil Seller and the Fox
    E10
    The Monkey Groom; Otojo's Fire; The Oil Seller and the FoxEpisode 10
  • Monogusa Tarou; The Flute of the Moonlit Night; Shrimp and Crow
    E11
    Monogusa Tarou; The Flute of the Moonlit Night; Shrimp and CrowEpisode 11
  • Umisachihiko and Yamasachihiko; The Stupid Groom and the Crab Loincloth; The Demons Who Passed Through Demon Pass
    E12
    Umisachihiko and Yamasachihiko; The Stupid Groom and the Crab Loincloth; The Demons Who Passed Through Demon PassEpisode 12
  • Niou and Dokkoi; Cowbear-sama; Yashagaike
    E13
    Niou and Dokkoi; Cowbear-sama; YashagaikeEpisode 13
  • Orihime and Hikoboshi; The Mercy of the Priest Statue; Yatsuhashi
    E14
    Orihime and Hikoboshi; The Mercy of the Priest Statue; YatsuhashiEpisode 14
  • The Oyster Mushroom at the Bottom of the Valley; The Bride`s Present; The Tree Peony and the Rat
    E15
    The Oyster Mushroom at the Bottom of the Valley; The Bride`s Present; The Tree Peony and the RatEpisode 15
  • The Story of the Tengu on Dainichiyama; The Fox`s Gift; The Child That Kidnapped an Eagle
    E16
    The Story of the Tengu on Dainichiyama; The Fox`s Gift; The Child That Kidnapped an EagleEpisode 16
  • The Boy and the Fox; One Piece of Kannon`s Thigh-Meat; Gonzou Bug
    E17
    The Boy and the Fox; One Piece of Kannon`s Thigh-Meat; Gonzou BugEpisode 17
  • Oitekebori; The Flying Man and His Flying Journey; Otogirisou
    E18
    Oitekebori; The Flying Man and His Flying Journey; OtogirisouEpisode 18
  • Yotsuya Ghost Story; The Inn in the Grave; The Thief of Paradise
    E19
    Yotsuya Ghost Story; The Inn in the Grave; The Thief of ParadiseEpisode 19
  • The Dead Wife's Evil Spirit; Nursemaid Cherry Blossoms; The Snake Samurai
    E20
    The Dead Wife's Evil Spirit; Nursemaid Cherry Blossoms; The Snake SamuraiEpisode 20
  • The Box of Jealousy; The Mirror and the Bell; The Cat's Teacup
    E21
    The Box of Jealousy; The Mirror and the Bell; The Cat's TeacupEpisode 21
  • The Broken Promise; The Story of the Green Willow; Enma-sama is Hachigoro-do
    E22
    The Broken Promise; The Story of the Green Willow; Enma-sama is Hachigoro-doEpisode 22
  • Magoshiroubuchi; The Zuitan Priest Statue; The Tale of Kotohime
    E23
    Magoshiroubuchi; The Zuitan Priest Statue; The Tale of KotohimeEpisode 23
  • Careless Soukurou; The Decapitated Priest Statue; Genji and the Hood
    E24
    Careless Soukurou; The Decapitated Priest Statue; Genji and the HoodEpisode 24
  • The Man Who Saw His Own Funeral; Ghost Road; Kissaku`s Fall
    E25
    The Man Who Saw His Own Funeral; Ghost Road; Kissaku`s FallEpisode 25
  • Shippei Tarou; The Demon Granny of Adachigahara; Otojo's Fire
    E26
    Shippei Tarou; The Demon Granny of Adachigahara; Otojo's FireEpisode 26
  • The Fishwife; Obusaritee; The Fox Kid of Ankokuji
    E27
    The Fishwife; Obusaritee; The Fox Kid of AnkokujiEpisode 27
  • Meguro Saury; Kappa Dokkuri; The Giant Carp that Sank A Boat
    E28
    Meguro Saury; Kappa Dokkuri; The Giant Carp that Sank A BoatEpisode 28
  • The Ginger Wife; The Tanuki`s Spinning Wheel; The Fox`s Birth
    E29
    The Ginger Wife; The Tanuki`s Spinning Wheel; The Fox`s BirthEpisode 29
  • Rokurokubi; Rat Sumo; Oshira-sama
    E30
    Rokurokubi; Rat Sumo; Oshira-samaEpisode 30
  • Heaven's Blessings, Earth's Blessings; Daikoku Buys Salt; Fujiwara Village
    E31
    Heaven's Blessings, Earth's Blessings; Daikoku Buys Salt; Fujiwara VillageEpisode 31
  • The Takohachi Rich Man; Bunshichi Mottoi; The Oryuu Willow
    E32
    The Takohachi Rich Man; Bunshichi Mottoi; The Oryuu WillowEpisode 32
  • Yamata no Orochi; Lake Moon; The Demon and the Chinese Yam
    E33
    Yamata no Orochi; Lake Moon; The Demon and the Chinese YamEpisode 33
  • Three Talismans; Biwakuuna; A Treasure Entrusted
    E34
    Three Talismans; Biwakuuna; A Treasure EntrustedEpisode 34
  • The Kappa of Ise; The Centipede Gets a Doctor; The Rich Man Who Became a Monkey
    E35
    The Kappa of Ise; The Centipede Gets a Doctor; The Rich Man Who Became a MonkeyEpisode 35
  • Karoku and the Crane; The Shiranui Pine; Gohachi is Kidnapped by a Tengu
    E36
    Karoku and the Crane; The Shiranui Pine; Gohachi is Kidnapped by a TenguEpisode 36
  • Strong Tarou; The Son With the Most Filial Piety in the Village; The Bong-Bong Sharks
    E37
    Strong Tarou; The Son With the Most Filial Piety in the Village; The Bong-Bong SharksEpisode 37
  • Snow Woman; The Geta Given by a Tengu; The Demon's Arm
    E38
    Snow Woman; The Geta Given by a Tengu; The Demon's ArmEpisode 38
  • The Taishiko Dumpling; Dancing Yohei and the Brideless Fox; The Kanekkoori Wife
    E39
    The Taishiko Dumpling; Dancing Yohei and the Brideless Fox; The Kanekkoori WifeEpisode 39
  • The Three Demons of Houraiji; Handprint Mountain; The Wife`s Hair-Cutting
    E40
    The Three Demons of Houraiji; Handprint Mountain; The Wife`s Hair-CuttingEpisode 40
  • Shiitare Is a Thief; The Lightning`s Favorite Belly-Button; Maiden Pass
    E41
    Shiitare Is a Thief; The Lightning`s Favorite Belly-Button; Maiden PassEpisode 41
  • The Priest`s Hand Towel; A Story of Fuki; A Thousand Ships of White Sesame Seeds and a Thousand Ships of Black Sesame Seeds
    E42
    The Priest`s Hand Towel; A Story of Fuki; A Thousand Ships of White Sesame Seeds and a Thousand Ships of Black Sesame SeedsEpisode 42
  • Sadaroku and Shiro; The Man Who Healed the Dragon`s Eye; The Talisman Bead of the Oni
    E43
    Sadaroku and Shiro; The Man Who Healed the Dragon`s Eye; The Talisman Bead of the OniEpisode 43
  • The Badgers of Noto Island; Fukusuke-san, the God of Blessing; Shiro and the Little Kid
    E44
    The Badgers of Noto Island; Fukusuke-san, the God of Blessing; Shiro and the Little KidEpisode 44
  • Starfire; Yam Forest; The Ageha Butterfly Repays a Debt
    E45
    Starfire; Yam Forest; The Ageha Butterfly Repays a DebtEpisode 45
  • The Medicine That Works Here and There; The Monster Master; The Frog of Kyoto, the Frog of Osaka
    E46
    The Medicine That Works Here and There; The Monster Master; The Frog of Kyoto, the Frog of OsakaEpisode 46
  • The Tanuki Forest of Shoujou Temple; The Night Forest of the Hina Dolls; The Man Who Almost Became a Cat
    E47
    The Tanuki Forest of Shoujou Temple; The Night Forest of the Hina Dolls; The Man Who Almost Became a CatEpisode 47
  • Momotarou; The Guardian of Farts; The Mitten Crab Repays a Debt
    E48
    Momotarou; The Guardian of Farts; The Mitten Crab Repays a DebtEpisode 48
  • Kintarou; The Curse of the Utou Bird; Yattobei and the Tengu
    E49
    Kintarou; The Curse of the Utou Bird; Yattobei and the TenguEpisode 49
  • Urashima Tarou; The One Ka Priest; The Body-Throwing Stone
    E50
    Urashima Tarou; The One Ka Priest; The Body-Throwing StoneEpisode 50
  • Little One Inch; The Great Snake of Onnagawadani; The Rain-Calling Bodhisattva
    E51
    Little One Inch; The Great Snake of Onnagawadani; The Rain-Calling BodhisattvaEpisode 51
 
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