Japanese Folk Tales Reader

Five classic Japanese folk tales, read side-by-side in Japanese and English.

Discover five beloved tales from Japan's rich folk tradition in one app — Momotarō the Peach Boy, the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Kaguya-hime), Omusubi Kororin, Kachi-kachi Mountain, and the One-Inch Boy.

Read each story in natural Japanese side-by-side with its English translation, sentence by sentence, with built-in vocabulary lookups, audio, and furigana-style readings to help you follow along.

A perfect way to build your Japanese reading while enjoying timeless tales of heroism, kindness, and wonder.