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We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers.\xa0Tonight, we\u2019ll read a Japanese folk tale called "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad", compiled in Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to\xa0snoozecast.com/plus.\xa0\n\nUrashima is a fisherman rewarded for rescuing a turtle. The tale, sometimes called the \u201cJapanese Rip van Winkle\u201d, originates from 8th century Japanese literature.\xa0\n\nIt is considered a national fairy tale.\xa0\n\n\u2014 read by 'V' \u2014\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices