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The Legend of Ryūjin

Autumn in the kingdom under the sea. Urashima Taro handscroll from Bodleian Library.

In Japanese folklore, Ryūgū-jō (竜宮城, 龍宮城, Dragon palace castle) is the underwater palace of the dragon god of the sea, Ryūjin. According to variations of the…
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The Wonders of Seaweed

Nori

On occasional trips to the beach, we sometimes notice seaweed along the shore or floating in the water.  Seaweed is algae (a type of organism),…
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Creatures of Japanese Folklore

Namazu-e - Kashima controls Namazu with his sword.

Folklore is a rich resource to understand a particular culture. It tells us the legends, popular beliefs, and traditions of a people. It also gives us an idea why…
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Hello Kitty Turns 40!

Hello Kitty Bouquet

Hello Kitty (ハローキティ Harō Kiti), one of Japan’s trademark characters in the country’s kawaii (“cute” culture), turns 40 this year! Today, the Hello Kitty trademark is a…
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