Feathers in the Wind - Music

The tale of Tsuru Nyōbō is a poignant story from Japanese folklore about love, sacrifice, and the fragility of secrets. It tells of a kind-hearted man who saves an injured crane, unknowingly setting fate in motion.
Not long after, a mysterious woman appears at his home, offering to become his wife. They live in happiness, though she insists on one condition-he must never watch her while she weaves. Using a loom, she creates exquisite fabric, which brings them prosperity.
However, curiosity eventually overcomes him. Peeking into the room, he is shocked to see a crane, plucking its own feathers to weave the silk. Exposed, the woman sorrowfully reveals that she was the very crane he once saved. Unable to stay now that her secret is known, she returns to her true form and flies away, leaving the man heartbroken.
The story embodies themes of gratitude, devotion, and the inevitable loss that comes when trust is broken, making it one of Japan’s most bittersweet legends.