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Japanese Folktale Series

Japanese folktales often feature beings that transcend human common sense, posing deep questions to us. The story we are introducing today, “Tanishi Choja” (The Mud Snail Millionaire), is a particularly unique tale.

Discover "Tanishi Choja," the miraculous Japanese folktale where a mud snail marries a wealthy daughter. We analyze the story, its ties to Kannon Buddhist faith, and the deep lessons on not judging by appearances.