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The Geisha’s Portrait: Wisdom, Love, and the Triumph Over Power in a Japanese Folktale

Japan’s Special Day: October 27, “Character and Print Culture Day,” Illuminating the Depth of Japanese Intellect and Spirit

The Mice’s Sumo: The Miracle of Kindness and the Heart of Japan

The Taste of Autumn, the Echo of History: Discovering Japan’s “Persimmon Day” on October 26th

Exploring Japanese Folklore for Overseas Readers: The Deep Meaning of “The Pear-Picking Brothers” – A Tale of Ultimate Filial Piety

October 25th: The Day of the Shimabara Rebellion – The Tragedy and Culture That Shaped Japan’s Seclusion | What’s Today’s Special Day Series

Kaminagahime: The Japanese Folktale of the Long-Haired Princess and the Secrets of Black Hair Culture

October 24th: The Day Japan Hosted Its First F1 Grand Prix and Proved Its Technological Soul to the World | What’s Today’s Special Day Series

【The Wind God and the Children】The Whimsical Kami and Japanese View of Nature | Japanese Folktale Series

The Poetic Charm and Practical Wisdom of Japanese Seasons: Unraveling *Soko* (Descent of Frost) and October 23rd

The Japanese Cinderella Story: “Hachikazuki Hime” Reveals Trials and True Beauty

October 22nd: “Anime Day” That Captivates the World – Unraveling the Depths of Japanese Culture

The Japanese Humor and Spirit of Tolerance: The Tale of Shojoji no Tanukibayashi (The Badger-Dog’s Drumming at Shojo-ji Temple)

A Grand Turning Point in History: October 21st is the Day of the “Battle of Sekigahara”

【Japanese Folktale Series】Understanding the Power of Nature: Wisdom and Faith in ‘Chōfuku-zan no Yamanba’

Miracle Night that Repelled the World’s Mightiest Empire: The Profound Shadow of the Battle of Bun’ei (October 20th) on Japanese Culture

【Japanese Folktale Series】A Warning to the Greedy Neighbor: What the Japanese Folktale ‘Saru Jizo’ Reveals about the Japanese Spirit

【Ultimate Challenge】Why Do Japanese People Use Dozens of Ways to Say “I”? The Hidden History and True Nature of the Japanese Beneath the Words

Oct 19th: The History and Culture of “Bargain Day” in Japan – Japan’s Passion for Deals

Why is Japan Turning a “Prison” into a Luxury Hotel? Decoding Japanese History and the Future of Omotenashi in Nara

Chikarataro: The Mud-Born Hero & The Japanese Spirit of Strength and Nature

October 18th & Koshin Day: The Japanese Vigil That Changes Destiny and Built Communities – Kiri53.com

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

Deep Dive into “KARAOKE”: The World Language Born in Japan! October 17th is “Karaoke Culture Day”

Ushiwakamaru: The Genesis of a Japanese Legend – The Story of the Tengu and Benkei | Japanese Folktale Series

October 16, The Gentleman Thrown into the River: How a Baseball Victory Gave Birth to the Bizarre Urban Legend of the “Curse of Colonel Sanders”

The Secret Dream That Forged a Destiny: Wisdom and Culture in the Japanese Folktale “Hatsuyume Choja”

October 15th is Doll’s Day: The Culture of Respect and Souls in Japanese Dolls – Ningyo no Hi

Japanese Folktale Series: Obasute Yama (The Mountain Where the Aged Were Abandoned) – Love and the Power of Wisdom

October 14th: Railway Day – The Story of the Iron Road that Supported Japan’s Modernization | What’s Today’s Special Day Series

Can You Hear It? The Voices of Animals: “Kikimimizukin” and the Japanese Spirit of Coexistence with Nature | Japanese Folktale Series

October 13th: The Profound Story of “Moving Day” (Hikkoshi no Hi) Connecting Japan’s Life and Spirit – KIRI53.com

Unraveling the Sea’s Secret: The Universal Lesson of the Japanese Folktale ‘Shio Fuki Usu’ (The Tide-Churning Mill)

October 12th: Bashō-ki – Commemorating the Poetic Soul of Japan and the Wandering Master

【The Depth of Japanese Folktales】’The Sparrow, the Woodpecker, and the Turtle Dove’ Teaches Japanese Society and the Birds’ Wisdom

🇯🇵 What’s Today’s Special Day Series: October 11th – The Miraculous Birth of “Ameya Yokocho”

Japanese Folktale Series: A Tale of Wisdom and Fortune – The Rich Man Tanishi (Tanishi Choja)

【Japan’s National Holiday】”Sports Day” and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics: A Beacon of Hope for Global Reentry

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

What is October 9th? Tool Day: Unraveling Japan’s Culture of Cherishing Objects from Asakusa’s “Kappabashi”

Japanese Folktales: “Buying a Dream” – Seize Your Destiny and Overcome Adversity

【Sekki】Kanro (Cold Dew) on October 8th: Deciphering the Deep Roots of Autumn’s Arrival in Japanese Culture

Shippo no Tsuri: Unpacking the Japanese Trickster Tale of the Fox and the Frozen Tail

October 7th: What is “Nagasaki Kunchi”? A Dazzling Festival Where Cultures Bloom

Mame-tsubu Koro Koro: A Japanese Folktale of Greed, Wisdom, and the Zen of “Taru o Shiru”

【October 6, 2025】The Heart of Japan Illuminated by the Full Moon: History and Culture of Tsukimi (Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing)

The Tale of “Hiotoko” (Hyottoko): A Japanese Folktale Weaving Faith and Humor – The God of the Hearth

The Mind-Blowing Secret Behind Japan’s Clean, High-Tech Toilets: The Spirit of Omotenashi

October 5th is Timetable Day: A Symbol of Japan’s World-Renowned Precision and Meticulous Spirit.

Momotaro: The Essence of Japanese Culture Hidden in an Immortal Hero’s Tale

🦝Tanokyū: The Clever Performer and the Shapeshifting Tanuki

Japanese Sword Day (October 4) — The Art of the Blade That Captivates the World

The Eight-Transformation Hood | A Journey Through Japanese Folklore

🍞Who Is Anpanman? Japan’s Hero of Kindness

San Nen Netarō | The Silent Hero of Japanese Folklore

October 2 is Shirt Day in Japan | A Cultural Journey Through Fashion and Wordplay

🍶Yōrō Falls: A Japanese Folktale of Miracles and Filial Love

🍁October 1st: Koromogae Day – Japan’s Seasonal Clothing Tradition