The Clever Lantern Tender and the Fast Fire Powder
A clever lantern tender in a hillside town must choose between speed and safety when a proud official demands a fast but dangerous path lighting.
The Clever Satoyama Lamp Keeper and the Pompous Advisor
A proud court advisor wants a lamp keeper to light hillside lanterns too quickly. The clever keeper uses a funny trick to show that safety comes first.
The Clever Lantern Keeper and the Slippery Path
Kenji must light the lanterns very fast on a slippery hill, but he shows his leader that safety is more important than speed.
The Careful Lamp Keeper and the Jester's Burning Shoes
A proud royal officer demands fast work from a hillside lamp keeper. A clever court jester uses a funny joke to show why safety is best.
The Satoyama Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of the Slopes
A kind lamp keeper in a mountain village promises to share the light fairly, even when some neighbors ask for more than their share.
The Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of Oku
A hillside town lamp keeper faces immense public pressure to break his promise of fair lighting during an autumn festival oil shortage.
The Steadfast Glow of Hana's Mountain Lamp
Hana, the dedicated lamp keeper in a satoyama town, faces a difficult choice between quickly restoring light to the paths and ensuring the safety of her precious, hand-crafted lanterns. Her decision illuminates the true meaning of community reliance.