The Secret of the White Fox
A folktale from Japan
The sparrows were sitting contentedly in the spring sunshine after a good meal of worms and seeds. The cherry trees were in full bloom, and a gentle breeze showered the birds with soft, pink petals. “Tsuki hi hosi, hoi-hoi-hoi...tsuki hi hosi, hoi-hoi-hoi,” a familiar call filled the woods.
“That’s the sankocho bird! Summer is on its way!” chirped the sp…
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