TRAVEL
Kinsokuchi: Why You Can’t Enter Japan’s Forbidden Places
Looking for a great spot to go on your Japan vacation? Well, don't go to any of THESE places unless you wanna…
folklore
TRAVEL
CULTURE
仙台四郎 (Sendai Shirō): The Silent Man Sendai Calls a God of Fortune
How a man in Japan's city of Sendai became regarded as a "god of good fortune" whose image still persists today.
CULTURE
This Japanese Seal Holds an Epic 108 Characters
What's the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with…
CULTURE
Mihara Ryōkichi: The Kokeshi Dolls Savior
The story of one prolific folklorist's lifelong quest to save Miyagi Prefecture's handicrafts, history, and folktales.
CULTURE
The Legendary Cat Yokai of Odoriba Station, Yokohama
It's not often you see a subway station dedicated to dancing cat spirits - but that's exactly what you'll find at Yokohama's…
HISTORY
Abortion In Japan: A History
A look at how abortion in Japan evolved throughout the ages, from a financial necessity to a call for the acknowledgment of…
HISTORY
The Snow Monkeys of Japan: A Fascinating History
They were a part of Japanese folklore for centuries before they enjoyed international fame. Learn more about Japan's snow monkeys.
HISTORY
Stronger than the Wave: Five Southern Tohoku Folk Traditions
The Tohoku region's endured a lot over the past 200 years. How five rich folk traditions capture the durability and diversity of…