Moon Snow Blossom: Wintry Folk Tales From Across Japan

‘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

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 – life energy... They will make you shiver, ponder, and belly laugh...Essential bedtime reading.’ Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana