Momotaro, a hero of Japanese folklore, is popular due to his story’s themes of bravery, friendship, and triumph over evil. His tale was included in school textbooks during the Meiji Period, making it a part of cultural education. During World War II, Momotaro was symbolically used in media, further cementing his cultural significance. Today, his legend is a significant part of Japanese culture, often linked to Okayama City, its supposed origin, and is encountered in daily life from children’s songs to festivals.