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Japanese Folktale Series

Exploring the Japanese Heart: The Folktale “Tenpuku Chifuku” and the Philosophy of “Toku” (Virtue)

Dive into "Tenpuku Chifuku" (Heaven's/Earth's Luck). We analyze why the greedy man's treasure turned to bees while the honest man received gold from the sky, linking the tale to the core Japanese value of Toku (Virtue) and the power of honesty.
Japanese Folktale Series

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.
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.