Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs

A charming assortment of Japanese folk tales, this collection offers listeners a glimpse into the eerie and whimsical world of old village legends. From ghost‑haunted waterfalls to mischievous spirits lurking in everyday objects, each story reveals the superstitions and moral lessons that shaped rural life centuries ago.

One standout tale follows a determined mother, O‑Katsu, who volunteers to brave the infamous Yurei‑Daki waterfall after her fellow workers wager her their day’s hemp. Her nocturnal trek through frozen fields and echoing cliffs culminates in a tense encounter with an unseen voice, testing both courage and maternal devotion.

The remaining narratives range from humble anecdotes about tea and fireflies to unsettling encounters with shape‑shifting apparitions, all illustrated with delicate artwork that brings the myths to life. Listeners will be drawn into a world where the ordinary and the uncanny intertwine, inviting both wonder and reflection.