Japanese folklore

🧜‍♀️Divine Thread #26 │ A Mermaid Legend in Wakasa, Japan — Yaobikuni, the Woman Who Lived 800 Years

Discover the mysterious Japanese legend of Yaobikuni, a woman said to have lived for 800 years. Follow her extraordinary journey through centuries of solitude and compassion, ending with a white camellia in Wakasa.

2026.10.30

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🌿 Tiny Garden, True Magic #10 – Tiny Green Wisdom⑥ │ Myoga

Hidden close to the ground beneath tall green leaves, myoga is a distinctive taste of Japanese summer. Discover how it grows, simple ways to enjoy it, and a curious old belief linked to a Buddhist legend about one of the Buddha’s disciples.

2026.08.17

Tiny Garden, True Magic

🗾Japan:Life＆Spirit #13│The Harvest Moon in Japan: Chūshū no Meigetsu

Discover how Japan celebrates the Harvest Moon through tsukimi traditions — from moon-viewing rituals and rabbit legends to seasonal foods and scenic spots like Soni Highlands.

2025.10.02

Japan: Life & Spirit

💃Divine Thread #5│Uzume－ The Goddess Who Is Brave, Bold, and Brilliantly Playful

Meet Uzume, the bold and playful goddess who danced Japan’s sun back into the sky. Discover her joyful spirit, legendary story, and sacred shrines —and how her spirit can inspire us today.

2025.08.09

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