READ real Japanese Today By choosing short stories, the intimidation factor is greatly reduced. Not only that, but we divide the story up into tiny, easy-to-swallow segments with complete explanations to give you confidence as you read real Japanese page by page. Urashima Tarou is one of Japan's oldest folk tales, the beginning of which dates back to the 8th century. The Young Man who Slept Three Years sort of rewards laziness and...