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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
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📅 December 8th: Harikuyo and Koto-osame ― The Culture of Gratitude and Closure in Japan

Discover the profound meaning of December 8th in Japan: Harikuyo, the ceremony honoring broken needles, and Koto-osame, the day marking the start of New Year's preparations. Learn about the Japanese spirit of "Mottainai" and the culture of valuing time's clear boundaries.
2025.12.08
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

👹 The Rashomon Demon: A Tale of Life, Death, and Ego in Japanese Culture

Explore the terrifying and profound Japanese folktale of the Rashomon Demon and the samurai Watanabe no Tsuna. This in-depth analysis connects the story to Japanese culture, Animism, Bushido, and the Heian period's aesthetics of transience (Mono no Aware). Discover the true monster lurking within humanity.
2025.12.07
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

🇯🇵Japanese Folktale Series: The Raccoon Dog’s Spinning Wheel – A Tale of Wisdom and Kindness

Explore "The Raccoon Dog's Spinning Wheel" (Tanuki no Itoguruma), a beloved Japanese folktale. Discover its cultural meanings, from the spirit of reciprocity to the Animistic belief in Yaoyorozu no Kami and the philosophy of Mottainai. A deep dive into traditional Japanese virtues for international readers.
2025.12.06
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

👺 The Tengu’s Cloak of Invisibility: Ancient Wisdom and Lessons from Japan’s Mysterious Mountains

Explore the classic Japanese folktale, "The Tengu's Cloak of Invisibility," and its deep connection to Japanese cultural concepts like 'Seken' and Mountain Worship (Shugendō). Discover the eternal lesson on anonymity and the moral cost of unchecked power.
2025.12.05
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🇯🇵 【Ultimate Guide】Japan’s Anniversary Series: December 5th – The Day Prince Shotoku Established the “Twelve-Cap Ranks.” The Dawn of Meritocracy and the Culture of Color in Japan

Discover December 5th, the day Prince Shotoku established the Twelve Cap Ranks (Kan'i Jūnikai) in 603 CE. Explore how this pioneering merit-based system transformed ancient Japan, influenced the nation's aesthetic sense, and laid the foundation for modern Japanese values of ability and harmony ("Wa"). A deep dive for international readers.
2025.12.05
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🎬 December 4th is “E.T. Day”! The Timeless Masterpiece of SF Fantasy That Continues to Resonate in Japanese Hearts

Explore the history and cultural significance of "E.T. Day" in Japan on December 4th. Discover how Steven Spielberg's masterpiece on friendship and empathy captivated the Japanese audience and reflects local values.
2025.12.04
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
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🥕 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
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🇯🇵🤝🇦🇷 A Bond Across the Oceans: History and Culture of December 2nd, “Japan-Argentina Friendship Day”

Discover the deep history of Japan-Argentina Friendship Day (December 2nd), commemorating the 1898 treaty. Learn how the spirit of 'Wa,' Nikkei immigration, and the Japanese value of 'Continuity is Power' created an unbreakable bond across the globe. A must-read for global explorers!
2025.12.02
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Folktale Series

[Japanese Folktale] The Kappa’s Miraculous Medicine: A Legend of a Yokai’s Promise

Discover the Japanese folktale "The Kappa's Miraculous Medicine." A story of a doctor who trades a severed arm for a secret remedy. Explore the cultural meaning of Yokai, Giri, and traditional healing in Japan.
2025.11.30
Japanese Folktale Series
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