Issun-bōshi: The Inch-High Samurai | AI-Translated Japanese Fairy Tales

We imported "Sono Journal 252", a kid's flexidisc vinyl with children's stories. The main reason was the inclusion of "Issun-bōshi: The Inch-High Samurai," (一寸法師) as one of the stories (since Koei made a game about Issun-bōshi in the 80s):
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This should be the first time this old Japanese folk tale vinyl has been dubbed in English. We used the ElevenLabs AI service for this, and there are likely many errors. Hopefully the gist of the story comes across at least.
The Issun-bōshi story, originating from the Otogizōshi and known across various cultures as Japan's answer to Tom Thumb, is a cute tale of a tiny, yet brave hero who dreams big.
Despite being just 'one sun tall', Issun-bōshi embarks on a daring journey to the capital with dreams of becoming a warrior. Using a bowl for a boat and a needle for a sword, his adventure leads him to face a menacing oni and ultimately transform his fate with a magical mallet.
Hopefully the cultural nuances that have made Issun-bōshi a beloved figure in Japanese folklore come across. It provides an educational glimpse into the world of classic Japanese folk tales.
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