← Ogawa MimeiThe Candle in the Windby Ogawa MimeiShort story collection exploring themes of beauty, sacrifice, and spiritual redemptionFind on Amazon↗About the authorOgawa MimeiJapanese children's literature author whose fairy tales and stories are classics of Taisho and early Showa culture. The Red Candle and the Mermaid is among the most beloved Japanese children's stories.More by Ogawa MimeiThe Red Candle and the MermaidCollection of whimsical tales for children featuring magical objects and moral lessons→The Wounded WolfChildren's story about an injured wolf finding refuge and redemption→Gloomy TalesCollection of dark, melancholic tales exploring despair and supernatural elements→