Long ago, a large peach floated down the upper reaches of a river in Okayama. An elderly couple took it home and split it open, and inside they found a healthy baby boy. They named him Momotaro, meaning 'Peach Boy.' He grew quickly, and one day he decided to go to Onigashima to defeat the oni (demons) who were terrorizing the village. The old couple gave him kibidango (millet dumplings), and along the way he shared them with a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, who joined him. The four of them joined forces and fought a fierce battle with the oni on Onigashima, finally forcing the leader to surrender. The oni returned the treasures they had stolen, and Momotaro and his companions returned to the village bearing the spoils as proof of their victory. The villagers rejoiced, and Momotaro lived happily with the elderly couple. This classic Japanese folktale teaches the importance of courage, justice, and working together with friends.
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