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Synopsis

A legendary meeting on a moonlit bridge — where a mighty warrior monk meets his match in a clever, flute-playing youth.

Ushiwakamaru and Benkei: The Meeting at Gojō Bridge brings to life one of Japan's most beloved legends — the story of how the giant warrior monk Benkei and the young Minamoto no Yoshitsune (known here as Ushiwakamaru) first crossed paths, and became the closest of allies.

Night after night, Benkei challenged every warrior who crossed Gojō Bridge, collecting their swords one by one. But on the 1,000th night, a slender youth playing a flute proves to be more than he seems — and what begins as a duel ends in an unexpected, lifelong friendship.

This beautifully illustrated bilingual retelling — in English and Japanese — is Book 19 in the Kogetsu Japanese Tales series, a collection of Japan's classic folktales retold for young readers ages 7–12. Featuring original watercolor and sumi ink illustrations, this edition is designed for read-aloud enjoyment, independent reading, and language learning alike.

Perfect for:

  • Children ages 7–12 discovering Japanese culture and folklore
  • Families reading together across English and Japanese
  • Students and teachers using bilingual texts for language learning
  • Collectors of the Kogetsu Japanese Tales series

Discover the tale of the friendship that helped shape one of Japan's greatest legends.

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