Release date is 2007-11-07

Juki-onna -- Der weiße Fuchs -- Urashima Taro -- Wenn man mit Kobolden tanzt -- Neid bringt Leid -- Der schlaue Polizist -- Der Abt des Klosters Yakhusi -- List geht über Gewalt -- Die Kröte von Osaka und die von Kyoto -- Der Affe und der Sake -- Die Auster -- Der Sperling mit abgeschnittener Zunge -- Die geplagte Krabbe -- Der kluge Hase -- Maorigashima -- Der Hase und der Dachs -- Schlauheit schützt nicht vor Täuschung -- Der bedächtige Reiher -- Belohnte -- Kindesliebe -- Der bestrafte Tierquäler -- Rai-taro -- Hotaru -- Horaisan -- Die Wünsche des Steinhauers

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"Japanische Märchen" by Karl Alberti is a collection of traditional Japanese folk tales and fables, likely compiled in the late 19th century. The book is dedicated to the German youth, providing a curated selection of enchanting stories from Japan's rich folklore, featuring various characters and moral lessons that reflect cultural values. The opening of the book introduces readers to the tale of "Juki-onna," which begins with two woodcutters, one older and one younger, who find themselves caught in a fierce snowstorm. Seeking shelter in the ferryman's house, they are confronted by a mystical white snow woman who spares the life of the younger woodcutter, Teramichi, but warns him never to reveal her appearance. As time passes, Teramichi forgets his promise when he marries a woman named Juki, who comes to resemble the snow woman, leading to a dramatic revelation of Juki's true identity and the consequences of breaking his vow. This story sets the tone for the themes of love, fate, and the supernatural woven throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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