Japanese Horror Stories
Momotaro

Momotaro and his friends fight against the giants

Momotaro ( ⁇ ) is a Japanese folktale that tells the story of a super strong boy named Momotaro who goes to exterminate giants. It is named Momotaro because it was born from a peach (momo), while "Taro" is a common name for men in Japan.

From grandma, Momotaro got a stock of kibidango cake. On the way, dogs, monkeys, and pheasants joined as followers of Momotaro because they were given a cake.

Once upon a time in a place in Japan, live from an old husband. However, they are still strong in farming and gardening and collecting firewood in the forest. To wash clothes is usually done by the grandmother in a river that flows clear not far from where they live.

          One day when he was wearing clothes in the river, the peaches were still fresh and quite large. Seeing that, Grandma swiftly grabbed him and asked to go home to be eaten together. He patiently waited for his return from the forest to find firewood to cook.

          An evening to visit, the person to whom to wait. Grandma welcomed her husband cheerfully.

          “Sir, thank goodness we finally got home too. I can't wait to receive the peaches that I found in the river was a compilation of the middle of clothes, ”ucap Granny carefree while taking the peaches that she stored in the closet. He then took a knife and after Grandpa finished cleaning himself in the bathroom. He immediately split the large, ripe fruit.

          But not yet arrived the peach blade, suddenly the fruit split itself and from within the fruit appeared a cute and adorable baby boy with a loud cry.

          Grandpa and Grandma then took good care of the child and asked Momotaro's name because he came out of the peach or in Japanese momo.

          They were happy and took care of Momotaro. Momotaro provides delicious and nutritious foods such as chicken and fish porridge. Momotaro never refused to give the parents food. If he is given a bowl, he will eat. Likewise, if ordered twice or more, he will still collect it unceremoniously.

          They both taught Momotaro how to count and read. Smart Momotaro is also smart to write at a young age. She grew up to be a healthy and smart child.   It is also more powerful than adults. He was helped not only by the parents who had taken care of him but also by the surrounding population because Momotaro often helped them without asking for any imbalance.

          At that time, there were a lot of ghosts wandering around the village robbing and taking the precious belongings of the residents without any residue. No one disputes it because these ghosts are very powerful and supportive. After robbing they will bring their stolen goods to the Ghost Island where they live. For this reason, Momotaro is determined to go to Ghost Island and conquer the ghosts who like to move humans.

          “Grandma's grandfather because I am big and strong then I am determined to help the residents who are often disturbed by evil ghosts. I will go to Ghost Island and conquer the ghosts so as not to ask us again. Please make me the best dango kibi cake (mochi cake with beans) for my trip later, ”Momotaro's request is full of enthusiasm.

          “You're a kid, kid. They are not opponents worth you. Grandma is afraid that you will lose and be killed by the evil ghosts, ” replied Granny worried. He could not allow Momotaro to leave.

          Finally Grandpa Grandma allowed the departure of Momotaro to quell the evil ghosts who like to roam and failed residents. In addition to the kibi dango they also equip Momotari with a hachimaki headband, hakama pants and a powerful new short sword. Momotaro then stepped steadily with a flag on his back that read Momotaro, the strongest boy in Japan.

          In the middle of the road there was a dog following him and shouting to him, "Momotaro, Momotaro where are you going?", asked the dog curiously.

          "I'm going to Ghost Island to quell the evil ghosts" Momotaro replied as he continued walking.

          "May I come and help you crush ghosts?", Pinta the expectant dog.

          Continually seducing him to be allowed to come along, Momotaro finally invited the dog to come along asking the dog to carry a flag on his back.

          “Eat this kibi dango so that your strength rises a thousand times more than usual. You'll be strong and invincible, ”th Momotaro while taking a dango kibi cake and sending it to the dog.

          Soon enough, the crow also asked to join them. Like earlier, Momotaro agreed and gave a dango kibi cake for the crow to get stronger. He also gave a sword to keep watch.

          Then came the game of monkeys who also want to be Momotaro's men. He was given a delicious dango kibi and collected it with great pleasure. Momotaro launched a spear as a weapon. The four of them took a boat to Ghost Island.

          Upon arrival at Ghost Island, the dog directly knocked on the large and black gate where the ghosts lived. Then came the creepy red devil, "Who are you?" he asked with an angry face.

          “I'm Momotaro, the strongest boy in Japan. I have come to destroy you, ” replied Momotaro loudly without any fear at all. He invited his friends to attack the ghosts.

          Exciting battles occur and make the ghosts run down the ridge because it is not strong to invite Momotaro and his men who are very strong because they have prepared kibi dango cake.

          Eventually the ghosts were conquered. The Black Ghost ruled the bowed Ghost Island listlessly and asked for mercy so as not to be asked by Momotaro, ”We promise we will not need humans anymore. We will also return all the items we have stolen from you. But we're asking not to be killed? ”Black Ghosts Clap with head bowed approving ground. The spring flows.

          Seeing the ghosts' remorse, Momotaro finally forgave them. The stolen items are then loaded onto the ship to be returned to their owners.

          Momotaro also got a lot of prizes from the Angel in kahyangan for getting the award. Momotaro then lived happily with Grandpa and Grandma forever.