Moon, Snow, Blossom: Wintry Folk Tales From Across Japan by Erica Hesketh

‘Beautifully told, evocative tales that capture the wonder of winter and bring Japanese folklore to life.’ Dee Dee Chainey

‘The perfect companion for a winter’s evening... I loved this invitation to snuggle down and explore the lands of frozen waterfalls and tundra, of the full moon and blossom, of mountains and snowfall.’ Bernadette Russell

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Winter in Japan. A time to gather and delight in the ancient tales of mountain spirits and restless ghosts; to wash away the old year and usher in the new. From wondrous creation myths to stories of eerie fox-fires, frost-bitten legends of the deep north to tales of foolhardy fishermen off the southern coast, join Erica Hesketh and Laura Sampson on a journey through deep drifts of Japanese heritage and culture.

'These sumptuous folk tales are full of wit, wisdom and 気 – life energy... They will make you shiver, ponder, and belly laugh... Essential bedtime reading.’ Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana