Moon, Snow, Blossom : Wintry Folk Tales From Across Japan

Author: Erica Hesketh

Holidays & seasonal interest

Published on 29 October 2026 by Elliott & Thompson Limited in the United Kingdom

Hardback | 288 pages
216 x 1380 | 0g

‘Beautifully told, evocative tales that capture the wonder of winter and bring Japanese folklore to life.’ Dee Dee Chainey‘The perfect companion for a winter’s evening... I loved this invitation to snuggle down and explore the lands of frozen waterfalls and tundra, of the full moon and blossom, of mountains and snowfall.’ Bernadette Russell Winter in Japan. A time to gather and delight in the ancient tales of mountain spirits and restless ghosts; to wash away the old year and usher in the new. From wondrous creation myths to stories of eerie fox-fires, frost-bitten legends of the deep north to tales of foolhardy fishermen off the southern coast, join Erica Hesketh and Laura Sampson on a journey through deep drifts of Japanese heritage and culture.

 'These sumptuous folk tales are full of wit, wisdom and ? – life energy... They will make you shiver, ponder, and belly laugh... Essential bedtime reading.’ Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana