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🍁What Is Japan’s Autumn Foliage Forecast Announcement Day?

Discover Japan’s unique tradition of announcing autumn foliage forecasts. Learn how this seasonal event helps travelers plan the perfect fall trip across regions.

2025.09.30

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🌬️The Tengu’s Feather Fan: A Wind-Swept Tale from Japanese Folklore

Discover the mystical power of the Tengu’s feather fan in Japanese folklore. This long-form story explores its cultural meaning, legendary origins, and modern-day relevance for travelers and mythology lovers.

2025.09.29

Japanese Folktale Series

🌃Lighting Up Meiji Japan: The First Gas Street Lamps in Yokohama

Discover how Japan’s first gas street lamps transformed Yokohama’s streets on September 29, 1872. Explore the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of this milestone in Japan’s modernization, explained for international readers.

2025.09.29

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The Three Magic Charms | A Tale of Wisdom, Faith, and Survival

Discover the thrilling Japanese folktale “The Three Magic Charms,” where a clever girl escapes a mountain witch using sacred charms. Learn the cultural meaning, moral lessons, and travel insights behind this timeless story.

2025.09.28

Japanese Folktale Series

🇯🇵 September 28: Japan’s Personal Computer Day — The Start of a Digital Revolution

Discover the story behind Japan’s Personal Computer Day on September 28 — how NEC’s PC-8001 sparked a tech revolution and shaped Japan’s digital culture.

2025.09.28

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Wooden Buddha vs Golden Buddha – A Japanese Folktale of Faith and Fortune

Discover a whimsical Japanese folktale where a humble servant’s wooden Buddha defeats a golden statue in a miraculous sumo match. A heartwarming tale of faith, humility, and the power of belief.

2025.09.27

Japanese Folktale Series

Top Japanese Alcohol Picks for Visitors｜Chita, Dassai, Tomi no Oka

Discover 5 must-try Japanese alcoholic drinks for travelers—Chita whisky, Dassai sake, Tomi wine, Hakushu, and Yona Yona Ale. Taste Japan’s culture.

2025.09.27

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🚗Women Drivers Day in Japan | The Story Behind the First Female Driver

September 27 marks Women Drivers Day in Japan, celebrating the first woman to earn a driver’s license in 1917. Discover how driving became a symbol of independence and social change.

2025.09.27

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The Tale of the Wooden Buddha | A Story of Faith and Fortune

Discover the heartwarming Japanese folktale of the Wooden Buddha—a poor man's journey from hardship to wealth through devotion, sincerity, and spiritual guidance. Perfect for readers exploring Japanese culture and timeless values.

2025.09.26

Japanese Folktale Series

Typhoon Day｜September 26 and Japan’s Wind of Memory

Discover why September 26 is Typhoon Day in Japan. Learn about historic storms, cultural meanings, and how Japan prepares for natural disasters.

2025.09.26

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series