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May 29: The Presentation of the Kokin Wakashu and the Dawn of Japanese Aesthetics

Discover the profound impact of the Kokin Wakashu, Japan's first imperial poetry anthology presented on May 29, 905. Learn how it shaped Japanese aesthetics, anime, and culture.
2026.05.29
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Japanese Folktale Series

The Bridge That Fell from Heaven: The Legend of Amanohashidate and Izanagi’s Love

Discover the Japanese folktale behind Amanohashidate, Kyoto. Learn how a god's nap created one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. A story of love, failure, and the Dragon view.
2026.02.02
Japanese Folktale Series
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【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
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