Once upon a time, a large peach floated down the river in Okayama. An elderly couple found it and, upon opening it, discovered a healthy baby boy inside. They named him Momotaro, meaning 'peach boy.' As he grew, Momotaro decided to journey to Onigashima to defeat the ogres terrorizing the village. The old woman prepared millet dumplings for him. Along the way, he met a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, each of whom joined him after receiving a millet dumpling. Together, they confronted the ogres in a fierce battle, eventually defeating their leader. The ogres returned the stolen treasures, and Momotaro and his companions returned to the village as heroes. The villagers rejoiced, and Momotaro lived happily with the elderly couple. This tale is a classic Japanese story that teaches the values of courage, justice, and teamwork.
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