“The Magic Tea Kettle”
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 11:00am
Location: Morikami Theater
A comical tale in which an old woman escapes from the Oni. Her escape is aided by a magic rice paddle, which also helps her feed poor hungry neighbors.
“The Goblin, the Water Imp, and the Thunder God”
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 11:30am
Location: Morikami Theater
A charcoal maker’s clever son outwits three mischievous creatures.
“The Peach Boy, Momotaro”
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Morikami Theater
A baby, found inside a peach, grows into a boy of amazing strength. This is a story of how he learns to use that strength wisely.
“Kon and Pon”
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Morikami Theater
This two-part story tells of Kon, a fox, and Pon, a raccoon dog, who live on different sides of a mountain river. Their families have never gotten along, but Kon and Pon’s friendship changes everything. This is a special double-length story.
“How the Years Were Named”
Date: Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Kamiya Room
Discover the tale of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac.
“One-Inch Boy”
Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Kamiya Room
Travel with the One-Inch Boy who proves himself by using his knowledge and strength of character to prevail in difficult situations.
