These fables, which come out of various Japanese legends and myths, are based on the following categories: bamboo, fox, bells, flower, lantern, fan, jizo, animals, tea, bird, mirror, doll, sea, pottery, kappa, Mt. Fuji, snow, deity, tree, and boys. The illustrations include various famous and traditional Japanese artists. This second edition contains many manga illustrations from Katsuhika Hokusai.