Japanese Folktale Series Kitsune Nyobo (The Fox Wife): The Wife He Loved Was a Fox.
In Japanese folklore, there is a genre known as "Irui Konintan" (異類婚姻譚), which translates to "tales of interspecies marr...
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Japanese Folktale Series 
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series November 5th, Japan-Brazil Friendship Day: A 130-Year Bond and Cultural Fusion Forged Across the Globe
Discover why November 5th is Japan-Brazil Friendship Day. Explore the 130-year history, from the Kasato Maru migration to the vibrant cultural exchange in soccer, music (Bossa Nova), and food (Açaí) that binds these two nations.
Japanese Folktale Series Zatō no Ki (The Blind Man’s Tree): The Japanese Folktale Where a Father’s “Curse” Became Golden Treasure
Discover "Zatō no Ki," a bizarre Japanese folktale about a lazy son, a final message commanding suicide, and the hidden treasure that reveals a father's deep love.
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series November 4th is “Good Embroidery Day”: The Thread of Japanese Beauty and History
Discover why November 4th is 'Good Embroidery Day' (Ii Shishu no Hi) in Japan. Explore the deep history of Japanese embroidery (Shishu), from ancient Buddhist relics and samurai armor to modern Sashiko and Sukajan jackets.
Japanese Folktale Series Tabibito Uma (The Traveler Horse): A Blizzard, a Spirit, and the Debt of Gratitude
Discover the story of "Tabibito Uma," a Japanese folktale about a poor traveler and a mysterious horse. Explore the deep cultural roots of Ongaeshi (gratitude) and Shinto animism found in this moving tale of kindness.
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series November 3rd, “Bunka no Hi”: Japan’s Clear “Singularity Day” for Celebrating Peace and Culture
Discover Bunka no Hi (文化の日), Japan's Culture Day. Learn why this Nov 3 holiday, once Emperor Meiji's birthday, now celebrates the Constitution, peace, and free museums.
Japanese Folktale Series Kamotori Gonbei: The Comical Tale of the Greedy Man Who Flew
Discover "Kamotori Gonbei," a classic Japanese folktale about a lazy, greedy man whose plan to catch all the ducks backfires, teaching a humorous lesson about moderation and the spirit of "hodohodo."
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series November 2nd: Hanshin Tigers Day – Deciphering Osaka’s Passion and the “Curse of the Colonel”
November 2nd is Hanshin Tigers Memorial Day. Learn about the 1985 championship, the Dotonbori dive, and the "Curse of the Colonel." An analysis of how this fanaticism is rooted in Japanese sports culture.
Japanese Folktale Series 🇯🇵 The Hidden Treasure of Japanese Folktales: ‘Kashiki Chōja’ and the Power of Ingenuity
Discover the tale of Kashiki Chōja, a poor man who built a fortune from rice husks. We explore the Japanese philosophy of 'Mottainai,' ingenuity, and diligence rooted in this folktale, offering lessons for modern life and business to a global audience.
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series ✨🇯🇵 November 1st: A Shipwreck, an Empress, and the Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) 🚢👑☕
Discover the fascinating history of Japan's Day of Black Tea (Kōcha no Hi) on November 1st. Learn how a shipwrecked Japanese sailor, Daikokuya Kōdayū, met Empress Catherine II and first tasted Western black tea, and how this event shaped modern Japanese culture.