A man dies while trying to keep wild animals from stealing his chickens, and the animals band together to take his body for their dinner. But what will the six hungry beasts do when their food starts to run out?

This is three stories in one! All feature the cunning Jackal and his equally tricky sons – will any of them survive the telling of these tales?

A man discovers that the kettle he’s found is really a tanuki! What will happen when he sells it to a tradesman without telling the secret?

A hard-hearted man learns that an infant in a poor family is fated to claim all his property. To what lengths will he go to ensure this doesn’t happen – and will he succeed?

A stone-cutter is content with his life until he is exposed to the life of a rich man. When his wish for such a life is granted, he wishes to be greater and stronger until the mountain spirit grants one last wish.