Mukashi mukashi.. As a person who loves Japanese history and mythology this hits all the right notes for me. Folktales from Japan is what the name implies, it's a show aimed at children that retells folk tales..from Japan. Each episode is divided into 3 segments or stories. Sometimes 2 but usually 3. Each story uses a different art style. Some look similar but they're almost always different.The art styles range from striking to bizarre.

Sound wise the show uses the same music thoughout and the voices are provided by the same cast (sometimes the narrator). It's easy to learn some Japanese from the show as it uses repetition since its aimed at children.

The stories involve Azuchi (1400s) and Edo period (1500s-1600s) Japan usually sometimes even earlier. Usually involving poor peasants or naughty children.

The stories range from well known and popular such as Urashima Taro to obscure such as the rat in the city.

They almost always contain a moral and happy ending.

The narrators vary between an old man and a woman.

The stories are always PG as they're aimed at children but there are demons and dark elements like cannibalism involved. Nothing graphic but suggested.

As Japan is very Buddhist, Buddhism as well as Shintoism is incorporated into the stories often.

If you enjoy Japanese culture and history and want something light but also interesting

I recommend it. However there is no English dub available

So if you can't read or dislike it then you're out of luck.

And once again, this IS aimed at children so don't expect any violence or anything graphic.

It's a cute and charming series that I suggest you watch if you're interested in Japanese folklore or mythology.