Once, a large peach floated down from the upper stream of a river in Okayama. An elderly couple brought it home and, when they cut it open, a healthy baby boy appeared from inside, named Momotaro, meaning 'Peach Boy' born from a peach. Momotaro grew up strong and decided one day to go to Onigashima to defeat the demons that were terrorizing the village. He received millet dumplings from the elderly couple and shared them with a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant he met along the way, making them his companions. The four of them joined forces and engaged in a fierce battle with the demons on Onigashima, ultimately forcing the demon leader to surrender. The demons returned the treasures they had stolen, and Momotaro and his friends returned to the village with proof of their victory. The villagers rejoiced, and Momotaro lived happily with the elderly couple. This story is a representative Japanese folktale that conveys the importance of courage, justice, and cooperation with friends.
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