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Dive into the captivating world of Ainu folk-tales, where nothing is off-limits and the tales are as raw as they are enlightening. Originating from the enigmatic Ainu people of Japan, who have called Hokkaido home for centuries, these stories explore the full spectrum of human experience—from creation and love to conflict and survival. Their unapologetic honesty and ribald humor might have shocked the scholarly collector Basil Hall Chamberlain, but they offer a refreshing and provocative perspective for modern readers. With the resurgence of Ainu activism advocating for indigenous rights and...

This collection of Japanese poetry was compiled and translated into English from an anthology known as The Collection of Myriad Leaves, and from a number of other anthologies made by imperial decree between the tenth and fifteenth centuries. This period has come to be considered the golden age of Japanese literature. These examples of Japanese poetry exhibit the most exquisite polish, allied with an avoidance of every shocking or perturbing theme; they combine the enduring luster of a precious metal with the tenuity of gold-leaf.