#CulturalStorytelling

🦝Tanokyū: The Clever Performer and the Shapeshifting Tanuki

Discover the enchanting Japanese folktale of Tanokyū, a clever performer who outwits a shapeshifting tanuki. A story of art, wisdom, and cross-cultural charm.

2025.10.04

Japanese Folktale Series

🍞Who Is Anpanman? Japan’s Hero of Kindness

Discover Anpanman, Japan’s beloved superhero made of sweet bread. Learn how his story teaches kindness, courage, and cultural values to children worldwide.

2025.10.03

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

October 2 is Shirt Day in Japan | A Cultural Journey Through Fashion and Wordplay

Discover the meaning behind Japan’s Shirt Day on October 2—from wordplay traditions to fashion history and seasonal style. A cultural journey through clothing.

2025.10.02

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

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

🚗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

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

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

🇯🇵 September 22: Orphanage Day in Japan – A Journey into the Origins of Child Welfare

Discover the origins of Japan’s child welfare system through the inspiring story of Juji Ishii, who founded the nation’s first orphanage in 1887. Learn how Orphanage Day (September 22) honors his legacy and explore how Japan’s care for vulnerable children has evolved.

2025.09.22

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🍙Omusubi Kororin: A Rice Ball That Rolled into a World of Kindness

Discover the heartwarming Japanese folktale “Omusubi Kororin,” where a humble rice ball leads to an underground world of mice, treasure, and timeless lessons about honesty, generosity, and humility. Perfect for readers exploring Japanese culture and storytelling.

2025.09.20

Japanese Folktale Series

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow | A Tale of Kindness and Greed from Japan

Discover the timeless Japanese folktale “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow,” a story of compassion, greed, and moral lessons. Perfect for global readers exploring Japan’s cultural heritage.

2025.09.12

Japanese Folktale Series