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Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon
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April 25, 2024
Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon

Japanese folklore is rich with supernatural beings called...

Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument
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April 23, 2024
Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument

The Otamatone is a distinctive tadpole-shaped synthesizer from Japan...

Shoganai: Accepting Fate
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April 16, 2024
Shoganai: Accepting Fate

You arrive at your favorite ramen shop to...

Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities
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April 14, 2024
Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities

Japan's unique regional postcards known as "gotochi" are...

Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan
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March 29, 2024
Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan

Daruma, or papaer mâché wishing dolls, are symbolic tools...

Tambo Art: Rice Paddy Murals Come to Life in Japan’s Countryside
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March 13, 2024
Tambo Art: Rice Paddy Murals Come to Life in Japan’s Countryside

Walking through the countryside in the village of...

Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals
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February 14, 2024
Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals

Japan's Firefly Festivals are nights of peaceful and...

The Seasonal Flowers of Japan
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December 01, 2023
The Seasonal Flowers of Japan

Japan is home to dramatic displays of seasonal flowers all...