#AncientWisdom

🇯🇵 The Japanese Heart in Folktales: Lessons and Culture in ‘Anbarayami no Uma’ (The Twilight Horse)

Discover the profound meaning of 'Anbarayami no Uma' (The Twilight Horse). Explore this Japanese folktale's lessons on wealth, morality, and the cultural concepts of Giri and Yūgen, connecting ancient wisdom to modern life.

2025.12.11

Japanese Folktale Series

🇯🇵 Japanese Folktale Series: The Kajika Screen (Frog Screen) ~ The Fate of a Love Trapped in a Byōbu ~

Explore 'The Kajika Screen' (河鹿の屏風), a tragic Japanese folktale where a Samurai traps a beautiful Kajika frog maiden in a painting. Delve into the themes of forbidden love, the consequence of broken trust, and the deep-seated Japanese reverence for nature and the concept of 'Ma'.

2025.12.08

Japanese Folktale Series

🥕 The Story of the Three Roots: Unraveling “Ninjin to Gobo to Daikon” 🇯🇵

Explore the Japanese folktale Ninjin to Gobo to Daikon (The Three Roots) and its deep lesson on pride, envy, and fear. Unravel its connection to Wabi-Sabi and Wa.

2025.12.02

Japanese Folktale Series

The Dragon’s Abyss (Ryu no Fuchi): A Deep Warning Awakened by Human Greed

Dive into "The Dragon's Abyss" (Ryu no Fuchi), a powerful Japanese folktale about two brothers, hidden treasure, and a wooden dragon brought to life by human malice. Explore its lessons on Ryūjin (Dragon God) reverence, the principle of "Taru wo Shiru" (knowing when enough is enough), and the profound connection between nature and ethics in Japanese culture.

2025.10.17

Japanese Folktale Series

Binbōgami and Fukugami | A Japanese Folktale About Fortune and Heart

Discover the heartwarming Japanese folktale of Binbōgami and Fukugami—two gods who reveal how kindness and inner richness shape our destiny. A timeless story that bridges Japanese culture and universal values.

2025.09.22

Japanese Folktale Series