Why did Taro decide to work harder? Taro decided to work harder as the ‘sake’ was very expensive and he could not afford it but, he wanted to fulfil his father’s demand. Related posts: How did Taro’s father show his happiness after drinking sake? Why did the waterfall give Taro sake and others water? Why did the villagers want to drown Taro? Who was Taro? Where did he live?