* Japan: In the Japanese story "The Tale of Genji," a young prince falls in love with a woman who is already married. They must hide their love from the world, and eventually they are separated by death.
* India: In the Indian epic poem "The Mahabharata," two cousins fall in love, but their families are at war with each other. They eventually marry, but their happiness is short-lived, as they are both killed in battle.
* Mexico: In the Mexican story "The Blue Jay and the Coyote," a young woman is captured by a coyote and taken to his home. She is held captive for many days, but eventually she escapes and is reunited with her true love, the blue jay.
* United States: In the American story "West Side Story," two teenagers from different ethnic groups fall in love, but their families will not allow them to be together. They eventually die in a fight between the two gangs that their families belong to.
These are just a few examples of Romeo and Juliet stories from other cultures. These stories show that love can be a powerful force, but it can also be tragic.