2025-11

Japanese Folktale Series

Title: The Kappa’s Rain Prayer: A Japanese Folktale Where a Promise to the “Other” Brings a Miracle

Explore the Japanese folktale "Kappa no Amagoi." Discover how an act of kindness towards a mythical water spirit (Kappa) saved a village from drought, and what this story reveals about Japan's culture of animism and coexistence.
2025.11.10
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 10th is Elevator Day: The Technology and Culture That Expanded Japan Vertically

Nov 10th is Elevator Day in Japan. Discover how the 1890 debut of Japan's first elevator in Asakusa's Ryōunkaku shaped Japanese society, architecture, and unspoken rules.
2025.11.10
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

【Japanese Folktale Series】The Black Dragon of Oonuma

Explore the Japanese folktale "The Black Dragon of Oonuma." Discover a story of drought, sacrifice, and the profound Shinto belief in nature's voice. What can we learn from the dragon's message?
2025.11.09
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 9th: The Day Japan “Deleted” a Month and a Half

On Nov 9, 1872, Japan abandoned the lunar calendar for the Gregorian system. Discover the urgent political and secret financial reasons behind this massive cultural shift.
2025.11.09
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

The Beggar’s Tenugui: A Tale of Selfless Kindness, Miracles, and the Ruin of Greed

Explore "Kojiki no Kureta Tenugui," a deep Japanese folktale. Discover how selfless kindness is rewarded with miracles, while greed leads to ruin. A powerful lesson in Japanese culture, virtue, and Omotenashi.
2025.11.08
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 8th, Boiler Day: How Japan’s Reverence for Fire Evolved into Modern Safety Awareness

Discover why November 8th is Boiler Day in Japan. It's not just about industry; it's rooted in the ancient 'Fuigo Matsuri' (Bellows Festival) and the Shinto respect for tools.
2025.11.08
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

Kiji mo Nakazuba: Why Silence is Golden and Speaking is Disaster

Explore the Japanese folktale "Kiji mo Nakazuba" (If the Pheasant Hadn't Cried), a powerful story about the dangers of careless words. Learn its deep connection to Japanese culture, proverbs, and the virtue of silence.
2025.11.07
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Ritto (立冬): The Calendar’s Signal for Winter and Japan’s Delicate Art of Seasonal Preparation

Ritto, around Nov 7, signals the start of winter on the Japanese calendar. It's not just a cold day; it's a cue to prepare. Discover the culture of kotatsu, nabe, and Shichi-Go-San.
2025.11.07
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

The Mysterious Fish of the Lake: A Japanese Folktale on “Knowing Enough” and Respect for Nature

Discover the full story of "The Mysterious Fish of the Lake," a Japanese folktale. We explore its deep lessons on animism, coexisting with nature, and the Japanese cultural virtue of "knowing enough."
2025.11.06
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

It Didn’t Start with a “Nagaya”: November 6th, the Day Privacy Was Born in Japan

Discover why November 6th is Apartment Day in Japan. Explore the history of the 1910 "Ueno Club," the first apartment building, and how it shaped modern Japanese living and the unique terms "apaato" vs "mansion."
2025.11.06
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
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