Tales of Japan

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker Fans of Celtic Tales , Ghostly Tales , and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, or ghost stories • Anyone interested in Japan’s history and culture • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics