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The Legend of Urashima Taro: Japan’s Timeless Tale of Adventure, Love, and Lost Time
The story of Urashima Taro is one of Japan’s most famous and enduring folktales, passed down for centuries through oral tradition,...
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Mar 103 min read
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Susanoo: The Fierce Storm God of Japanese Mythology and His Legendary Tales
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Japanese god of storms and the sea , is one of the most powerful and complex deities in Shinto mythology . Known...
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Mar 32 min read
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Kitsune: The Mythical Japanese Fox Spirits and Their Role in Folklore and Culture
The kitsune (狐), or Japanese fox spirit, is one of the most fascinating and enduring creatures in Japanese folklore . Often depicted as...
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Feb 144 min read
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Amaterasu: The Sun Goddess in Shinto Mythology
In the rich tapestry of Japanese mythology, few deities shine as brightly as Amaterasu Omikami , the sun goddess and one of the central...
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Dec 11, 20244 min read
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The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Kaguya-hime): Japan's Oldest Folktale
Japan has a rich tapestry of folklore, mythology, and storytelling, and one of the most celebrated and ancient stories is The Tale of the...
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Oct 25, 20245 min read
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