Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Under the cherry blossoms: an introduction to japanese tree folklore, paperback/christopher kincaid

Murder.

Sacrifice.

From stories about a willow who falls in love with a human to an old samurai who kills himself so his beloved tree can live, Japanese folklore venerates trees.

Beyond the sakura, the famous cherry tree, Japanese farmers told stories about the trees that welcomed them home and supported every aspect of their lives.

Trees not only support our lives by providing building materials, food, and warmth, but they also teach us how to be human.