Momotaro Momotaro Okayama/1997

A statue o A statue o f Momotaro A statue with his Three animal companions symbolize symbolize loyalty ( dog), wisdom ( monkey) and bravery ( (pheasant), and stands in front of JR Okayama The story The story The story of The story of Momotaro remains The story of Momotaro remains The story of Momotaro remains popular in The story of Momotaro remains popular in many areas of Japan, but Okayama Okayama Prefecture claims to be his The The The main The main street in Okayama The main street in Okayama city, the The main street in Okayama city, the prefectural capital, i the prefectural capital, i s called Momotarodori and gift shops gift shops selling kibidango line JR Okayama The station. The The windows in The windows in the city' s The windows in the city's banks The windows in the city's banks and other The windows in the city's banks and other shops are decorated with various illustrations of the (May.19.1997) The hero. 1997 The The Daily Yomiuri " Nanjo's Nihon"／ Photo by Photo by Masafumi (Nanjo) Momotaro, one of the most famous Japanese fairy tales, going to exterminate demons with his dog, monkey and pheasant. A bronze statue in front of JR Okayama Station