Charaters

Momotaro (桃太郎)

The main character of the story. the old couple raise him as his son and name him Momotaro, from momo (peach) and taro (eldest son in the family). Years, later he decide to leave his parents and fight a band of marauding oni (demons or ogres) on a distant island. Momotarō is strongly associated with Okayama, and his tale may have its origins . 

Dog 

The dog was the first animal who came up to momotaro and said:

"Good morning, Momotaro! You are welcome in this part of the country. Will you allow me to go with you?" . Momotaro gave one dumpling and the dog became his follower with pleasure.

Monkey

Second animal who came to Momotaro. The dog and the monkey did not get on well together. They were always snapping at each other as they went along, and always wanting to have a fight. 

Pheasant

 A miserable bird and it begged to be taken into Momotaro's company. the pheasant was a brave bird  walk all the way through the long valleys and over the hills.

The Old Couple

An old man and an old woman; they were peasants, and had to work hard to earn their daily rice. The old man used to go and cut grass for the farmers around, and while he was gone the old woman, his wife, did the work of the house and worked in their own little rice field. the couple had always taken good care of momotaro ever since he came from the peach.

Oni (demon or ogres)

Oni are demon who often heard how they invade the land, kill and rob the people, and carry off all they can find.  These devils are very hateful beings. until they gave up and defeated by momotaro including the dog, monkey and pheasant.