This is a Japanese story for students learning the Japanese language. Urashima Taro (浦島太郎) is one of the most popular Japanese folktales. After reading this story, students will love learning more about Japan and its culture.The tale involves a young fisherman who rescues a sea turtle from the harassment of children at the beach and is later invited to live with the turtle in its underwater palace. This Japanese folktale is important because it illustrates how human actions sometimes result in u