The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
In the heart of Japanese folklore lies the mesmerizing story of Princess Kaguya. 🌸 This ancient tale is one of the earliest known narratives depicting life on the moon, capturing imaginations for generations.
Discovered as a baby inside a glowing bamboo stalk, Princess Kaguya was raised by a kind, humble bamboo cutter and his wife. Her ethereal beauty soon caught the attention of many suitors, even inspiring love from the Emperor of Japan. Yet, her destiny was far beyond earthly matters, as she revealed her true origin: the Moon.
On a night blessed with a full moon, celestial beings descended to take Princess Kaguya back to her divine home, leaving the world in awe and melancholic wonder.