Two Crabs and the Moonlight Author:Tohr Yamaguchi Warmth and sensitivity characterize Tohr Yamaguchi's gentle story of Ake, a young river crab willing to sacrifice anything to save his mother's life. Caught in a fish net as they are crossing the brook on their way home one evening, Ake is unable to free her until he is found by the moon, who offers help, but at a price.