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product_id: 455866459
title: "Folk Tales of Japan: 28 Japanese folk tales with cultural commentary"
price: "R634"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/455866459-folk-tales-of-japan-28-japanese-folk-tales-with-cultural
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# Folk Tales of Japan: 28 Japanese folk tales with cultural commentary

**Price:** R634
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Folk Tales of Japan: 28 Japanese folk tales with cultural commentary
- **How much does it cost?** R634 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Captivating Japanese folktales provide insights into the country's history and traditions, with cultural commentary to deepen understanding of these timeless narratives.

Review: Nice stories and facts - Great short reads - bath time companion can be picked up and put down easily..
Review: Clever, entertaining, and insightful! - It's a great read for anyone interested in Japanese culture. The author mixes stories with his own cultural insights in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and educational! I devoured this book in a day, and it even gave some great ideas on where to go when I visit Japan next month.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0B6LSBPDV |
| Best Sellers Rank | 62,807 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 34 in Asian Tales & Myths for Children 921 in Fairy Tales (Books) 1,219 in Myths & Fairy Tales |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (380) |
| Dimensions  | 11 x 1.27 x 18.01 cm |
| ISBN-13  | 979-8840484005 |
| Item weight  | 168 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 199 pages |
| Publication date  | 16 July 2022 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice stories and facts
*by R***L on 29 January 2026*

Great short reads - bath time companion can be picked up and put down easily..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever, entertaining, and insightful!
*by L***A on 23 August 2025*

It's a great read for anyone interested in Japanese culture. The author mixes stories with his own cultural insights in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and educational! I devoured this book in a day, and it even gave some great ideas on where to go when I visit Japan next month.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and interesting read.
*by M***N on 4 August 2025*

This book is part folk tales, and part Japanese history...and 100% fun to read. Still going through it but not because it's difficult reading, I'm just pacing myself. I recommend this to anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*