#InnerBeauty

Japanese Folktale Series

The Japanese Cinderella Story: “Hachikazuki Hime” Reveals Trials and True Beauty

Explore the Japanese folktale 'Hachikazuki Hime' (The Bowl-Wearing Princess). A deep dive for international readers into the true beauty hidden by the bowl, the trials of the stepmother, Kannon worship, and Japanese cultural values.
Japanese Folktale Series

Kobutori Jiisan | A Japanese Folktale About Dancing with Demons and Inner Beauty

Discover the heartwarming tale of Kobutori Jiisan, a traditional Japanese folktale where kindness triumphs over greed. Learn how a humble old man wins the favor of demons through dance—and what it reveals about inner beauty.