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Japanese Folktale Series

The Mysterious Fish of the Lake: A Japanese Folktale on “Knowing Enough” and Respect for Nature

Discover the full story of "The Mysterious Fish of the Lake," a Japanese folktale. We explore its deep lessons on animism, coexisting with nature, and the Japanese cultural virtue of "knowing enough."
Japanese Folktale Series

The Dragon’s Abyss (Ryu no Fuchi): A Deep Warning Awakened by Human Greed

Dive into "The Dragon's Abyss" (Ryu no Fuchi), a powerful Japanese folktale about two brothers, hidden treasure, and a wooden dragon brought to life by human malice. Explore its lessons on Ryūjin (Dragon God) reverence, the principle of "Taru wo Shiru" (knowing when enough is enough), and the profound connection between nature and ethics in Japanese culture.