The classic Japanese children's tale 'The Red Demon Who Cried' has a special charm that resonates across generations. While I haven't come across an officially published full English translation, there are several ways enthusiastic readers might access it. Some bilingual educational websites occasionally share translated versions of Japanese folk tales for language learners.
Academic journals focusing on Japanese literature sometimes include analyses with partial translations. The story's structure - where a red demon's tears lead to unexpected friendship - makes it particularly appealing for cultural studies. What's fascinating is how different translators handle the demon's emotional outbursts, which are central to the story's message about prejudice and acceptance.
For those determined to read it, I'd recommend checking university library databases or contacting departments of Japanese studies. The story's simplicity masks deeper themes about societal rejection that might explain why no commercial English publication exists yet. Sometimes these cultural gems remain untranslated not because they lack value, but precisely because their context makes them difficult to render authentically.