Long ago, a large peach floated down the river from upstream in Okayama. An elderly couple found it and, upon opening it, discovered a lively baby boy inside. They named him Momotaro, meaning "Peach Boy." As Momotaro grew, he decided to journey to Onigashima to defeat the ogres terrorizing the village. The old woman made millet dumplings for him, and along the way, he befriended a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant by sharing the dumplings. Together, they confronted the ogres in a fierce battle, eventually forcing their leader to surrender. 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 folktale that conveys the importance of courage, justice, and teamwork.
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