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🍁What Is Japan’s Autumn Foliage Forecast Announcement Day?

Discover Japan’s unique tradition of announcing autumn foliage forecasts. Learn how this seasonal event helps travelers plan the perfect fall trip across regions.

2025.09.30

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🌃Lighting Up Meiji Japan: The First Gas Street Lamps in Yokohama

Discover how Japan’s first gas street lamps transformed Yokohama’s streets on September 29, 1872. Explore the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of this milestone in Japan’s modernization, explained for international readers.

2025.09.29

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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

Top Japanese Alcohol Picks for Visitors｜Chita, Dassai, Tomi no Oka

Discover 5 must-try Japanese alcoholic drinks for travelers—Chita whisky, Dassai sake, Tomi wine, Hakushu, and Yona Yona Ale. Taste Japan’s culture.

2025.09.27

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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

Miminashi Hōichi: A Japanese Ghost Tale

Discover the chilling tale of Miminashi Hōichi, a blind musician who encounters ghosts from Japan’s tragic past. Learn about the cultural, historical, and spiritual roots of this iconic Japanese folktale.

2025.09.24

Japanese Folktale Series

Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan: Honoring Nature and Ancestors

Discover the cultural and spiritual meaning of Japan’s Autumnal Equinox Day. Learn how this national holiday blends astronomy, Buddhist traditions, and ancient ancestor worship.

2025.09.23

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Binbōgami and Fukugami | A Japanese Folktale About Fortune and Heart

Discover the heartwarming Japanese folktale of Binbōgami and Fukugami—two gods who reveal how kindness and inner richness shape our destiny. A timeless story that bridges Japanese culture and universal values.

2025.09.22

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🇯🇵 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

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🍙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