A Mysterious Japanese Folktale: “The Mole Who Shot the Sun”
Japan has countless fascinating folktales that richly explain the mysteries of nature and the ecology of anima [ ]
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The Absolute Nature of Age Dictated by Language: “Kyodai” and “Shimai”
When English speakers say I have a brother, they do not need to immediately specify whether he i [ ]
August 16: Tsuki-okure Bon Okuribi (Sending the Spirits) — A Beautiful Japanese Tradition of Guiding Ancestors Home
The Flames Fickering in the Summer Night Sky: What is Okuribi? August 16th marks the day of Tsuki-okure [ ]
[Japanese Folktale] The Ape’s Gratitude: Samurai Pride and the Miracle of Nature
The Desperate Journey of Kansuke, the Courier of the Tokaido Road Once upon a time, in the Kyushu region of Ja [ ]
What is August 15th? Japan’s Day for Mourning of War Dead and Praying for Peace, and the Story of the Peace Bell
What is August 15th, the Day for Mourning of War Dead and Praying for Peace? Every year on August 15th, Japan [ ]
[Japanese Folktale] “Goshogai” (Buying the Afterlife): How an Innocent Heart Repels Evil!
1. The Story of Goshogai Long, long ago, deep in the mountains of Echigo Province (modern-day Ni [ ]
August 14: Obon — Japan’s Summer of Returning Souls and Timeless Connections
Summer in Japan arrives with blazing sunshine and a chorus of cicadas. However, as mid-August approaches, the [ ]
August 13th is Mukaebi: The Beginning of Obon, Japan’s Beautiful Summer Tradition
Summer in Japan is not just about the heat. It is a deeply spiritual time when the paths of the living and the [ ]
Welcome to Mystical Japan: Enchanting Folktales Passed Down Through Generations
Japan is home to countless myths and folktales that have been passed down from ancient times to the present da [ ]
A Shock to Foreigners: Why Are Ambulances Completely Free in Japan?
There are countless Japanese cultural aspects and systems that surprise foreign tourists and expats. Trains ar [ ]