The Cherry Tree of the Sixteenth Day

Jiu-Roku-Zakura, or The Cherry Tree of the Sixteenth Day, is a haunting Japanese legend by Lafcadio Hearn. In a snowy season, an ancient cherry tree becomes the center of a story about devotion, sacrifice, spiritual belief, and the bond between people and the natural world. Recommended for listeners who enjoy atmospheric folklore, ghost stories, and literary tales rooted in Japanese tradition.