Child Life in Japan and Japanese Children's Stories is a fascinating book written by Matilda Chaplin Ayrton that immerses the reader in Japanese culture and the daily life of Japanese children. The author talks about the traditions, customs, games and even food of Japanese children, making this world accessible to the reader outside of Japan. In addition, the book contains a collection of Japanese children's stories that help reveal the uniqueness of Japanese literature and the magic of Japanese fairy tales. This book is a fascinating source of vivid and interesting explorations of Japanese childhood and children's literature.