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Japanese Folktale Series

🍙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
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.
2025.09.15
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

🍀Warashibe Chōja: A Tale of Fortune Born from a Single Straw

Discover the timeless Japanese folktale of Warashibe Chōja, where a poor man becomes wealthy starting with a single piece of straw. Explore cultural values, life lessons, and the power of kindness and action.
2025.09.13
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Meiji Era Name Change Day: Japan’s Leap Toward Modernization

September 8 marks Meiji Era Name Change Day, when Japan transitioned from feudal rule to a modern nation. Discover the meaning of Japanese era names, the cultural significance of Meiji, and how this historic shift shaped Japan’s future.
2025.09.08
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese History

Japanese Era Names vs. Western Calendar | Understanding Japan’s Unique Sense of Time

Learn how Japan’s era name system (Gengo) differs from the Western calendar, and explore the cultural meaning behind Reiwa, Heisei, and Showa. A deep dive into Japan’s poetic sense of time.
2025.08.30
Japanese History