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Urashima Tarō the Fisherman

In short: Follow the Japanese fisherman Urashima Tarō back from a palace under the sea, where time passes differently.

Urashima Tarō the Fisherman · The box of time FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 98 Urashima Tarō the Fisherman Follow the Japanese fisherman Urashima Tarō back from a palace under the sea, where time passes differently. Origin Japan · storytelling tradition Atlas record 1903 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The box of time Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Japan · storytelling tradition

Tarō saves a turtle and is taken to a palace beneath the sea. When he comes back to shore, the village he knew is gone. Opening the box he was given at his departure makes the gap between the two worlds visible.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1903 · Japan · storytelling tradition
    Yei Theodora Ozaki · The Story of Urashima Taro · Published collection

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