Japanese Folktale Series The Little Snot-Nosed God: What the Tale of ‘Hanatare Kozō-sama’ Reveals About Japanese Beliefs in Appearance, Gratitude, and True Wealth
Discover the little-known Japanese folktale, "Hanatare Kozō-sama" (The Little Snot-Nosed God). This in-depth analysis explores the concepts of 'Mitate,' 'Raihōshin' (visiting gods), and the severe moral lesson on the fleeting nature of wealth without true respect and gratitude in Japanese culture.
