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Japanese Folktale Series

Used as a Paperweight?! The Heartwarming Tale of “Goryo no Jizo-san” in Gunma

Discover the Japanese folktale "Goryo no Jizo-san" from Gunma. A story about a stone statue that cried to go home, teaching us about animism and the Japanese soul.
2026.02.11
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

Introduction: The Aesthetics of Deception in Japanese Shadows

Discover the Japanese folktale "Fundō Gitsune" (The Counterweight Fox). A story of loyalty, shapeshifting, and the spiritual value of objects in Edo Japan. Read the full analysis.
2026.01.29
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

Beyond the Forbidden Door in the Misty Mountains: “Uguisu Chōja”

Dive into the haunting Japanese folktale of "Uguisu Chōja." Discover the story of a forbidden mansion, the Nightingale spirit, and what it reveals about Japanese culture and the "Prohibition of Looking."
2026.01.16
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

[Japanese Folktale] Toshigami-sama: The Story of the Visiting New Year God

Discover the Japanese folktale of Toshigami-sama, the New Year God. Learn why Japanese people decorate with Kadomatsu and the deep meaning behind Otoshidama and Kagami Mochi. A guide to Japanese spirituality.
2025.12.29
Japanese Folktale Series
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

【November 18】The Birth of Eternal Kyoto: Why the Emperor Sought “Heian”

On Nov 18, 794, Emperor Kammu moved the capital to Heian-kyo (Kyoto). Discover the history, spiritual feng shui, and how this event shaped Japanese culture and the concept of "Mono no Aware."
2025.11.18
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series