Gombei, the Duck Hunter

Japanese Tall Tale - over-life-size story

Then out of nowhere came a little tornado. And it blew him high up in the air along with one of the umbrellas.

"Tall" tale is a story bigger than a "life-size". This one is also a riduculous but very delightful story. I think it is Good for a lalabai for your kids. Their imagination will expand!

Gonbei pulled the ropes back, but he was no match for the 99 ducks. They pulled Gonbei up in the air.

the people holding up the furoshiki fell toward the center and knocked heads. Sparks flew.

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This story is not so famous in Japan. I did not know unitil I grew up to adult.

Also this kind of tall story is not so common in Japan.

Japanese Tall Tale(2014/08/29)