Japanese culture is as unique as the nature of Japan, the philosophical aesthetics of which are devoted to the life and everyday life of the Japanese. And Eastern philosophy is most fully reflected in fairy-tale genres. The collection of Japanese fairy tales “The Lucky Straw”, translated by Vera Markova, includes heroic fairy tales and legends, tales full of miracles about fantastic creatures, and everyday comic tales, as well as tales about animals. A special place is occupied by the most beloved genre among the people - philosophical and satirical fairy tales and parables.