Kuniko Yamamoto uses folk tales, music, masks and subtle magic to illustrate the cultural perspectives of Japan. She gave a free performance at York's Martin Library on December 10, 2007 as part of SFMS's Martin Library Series.

Who knew a sushi mat could become... a fish? Flags? Fireworks? Kuniko's performance held all ages spellbound.

“Tales of ancient times: Storyteller shares Japanese legends”: Read article from the York Daily Record (Sunday 12/10/06)

PHOTO: Kristin Murphy, York Daily Record