An expensive Matsusaka cow vanishes from a cattle-house at the last minute before shipment. Jukichi is a seasoned fisherman who can row a fishing boat with proficiency and catch fish an abundance of fish in the traditional way until he comes across nameso, a sea beast. A crab moves slowly along the highway in an attempt to reach the sea. ‘Lost Souls, Sacred Creatures’ contains four extraordinary stories written by award-nominated author Juko Nishimura.