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Izanagi and Izanami, the Creators of Japan (The Japanese Folk Tales Children’s Collection)

PUBLISHING OCTOBER 2026

In the heavenly realm of Takamagahara, Izanagi and Izanami are given a very important task: create the islands of Japan. Using the Heavenly Jewelled Spear, Izanagi forms the many islands of Japan while Izanami gives birth to a new generation of gods. But when Izanami dies giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, Izanagi is overcome with grief and decides he’ll do anything to see his wife again. Even if it means travelling to the land of the dead…

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Adapted by:

Red

Words:

5,000

Pages:

88

Illustrated:

Yes

Date:

8 April 2026