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    Early Japanese literature was influenced by Chinese literature and Buddhism and Shintoism. Japanese folktales often involve supernatural elements and peculiar or humorous characters and situations. Some common forms of Japanese folktales include sad stories, stories of repaying kindness, witty stories, funny stories, and stories of greed. Famous Japanese folktales include "The Story of Kintaro" about a superhuman boy, "The Story of Momotaro" about a boy who slays demons, and "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" about a mysterious girl from the moon. Over time, Japanese literature developed its own unique style in addition to Chinese influences as local writers began producing works about Japan.

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    Early Japanese literature was influenced by Chinese literature and Buddhism and Shintoism. Japanese folktales often involve supernatural elements and peculiar or humorous characters and situations. Some common forms of Japanese folktales include sad stories, stories of repaying kindness, witty stories, funny stories, and stories of greed. Famous Japanese folktales include "The Story of Kintaro" about a superhuman boy, "The Story of Momotaro" about a boy who slays demons, and "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" about a mysterious girl from the moon. Over time, Japanese literature developed its own unique style in addition to Chinese influences as local writers began producing works about Japan.

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    JAPANESE : LAND OF

    THE RISING SUN


    JAPANESE LITERATURE
    • Early Japanese literature was greatly inspired by
    cultural connection with China, literature written in
    classical Chinese, as well as Indian literature.
    • For example: Japanese folklore is heavily
    influenced by Shintoism and Buddhism– Japan’s
    two primary religions.
    • The tales and stories often involve the
    supernatural and characters or situations that
    are either humorous or peculiar.
    JAPANESE FOLKLORE FORMS
    • Mukashibanashi (Tales of long ago)
    • Namidabanashi (Sad stories)
    • Ongaeshibanashi (Stories of repaying
    kindness)
    • Tonchibanashi (Witty stories)
    • Waraibanashi (Funny stories)
    • Yokubaribanashi (Stories of greed)
    NOTABLE JAPANESE FOLKTALES AND
    LEGENDS
    • “The story of Kintaro”, the superhuman Golden
    Boy.
    • “The Story of Momotaro” the Oni-slaying Peach
    Boy.
    • “The story of Urashima Taro”, who rescued a
    turtle and visited the bottom of the sea.
    • “The tale of the Bamboo Cutter”, about a
    mysterious girl called Kaguya-hime from the
    capital of the moon
    In time, Japanese literature acquired its
    own style. Despite the Chinese influenced
    writers began producing works on Japan.
    GUIDE QUESTIONS
    1. What gift did the father brought for his wife and
    daughter?
    2. Why has the wife grown tired of looking in the mirror?
    3. Why is the folktale titled “The Happy Mirror”?
    4. How would you describe the values of the family? Cite
    the part of the folktale that supports your answer.
    5. Which scene in the story is closer to real life?
    6. What does this folktale reveal about Japanese culture?
    7. What does looking at the mirror and seeing yourself
    imply? Do you see other person when you look at
    yourself in the mirror?
    8. What values and beliefs does the story signify?

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