Peek into the realm of Tsukumogami—spirited everyday objects awakened after a century! Explore the playful myths, moral tales, and environmental lessons these enchanted objects impart. Discover how to cherish possessions, foster kind-hearted spirits, and the magic hidden in plain sight.

Seriously, I think she's tying some kind of good luck thing onto his leg. Love the kimono design...and that little-girl bob on the top of her head. Ca.1915-23. For more on the photographer T. ENAMI see : www.t-enami.org/ For the MOTHERLODE of T. Enami photographs here on the Web --- all CC rated for your creative use --- see this Flickr collection : www.flickr.com/photos/24443965@N08/collections/7215761388... RANDOM SOBA : www.flickriver.com/photos/24443965@N08/random/

If there’s one word to describe a traditional Japanese village in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, it would be ‘magical.’ Of course, quaint, adorable, ‘straight-out-of-a-fairytale’ all work too! Those who have visited know it’s difficult to put into words just how enchanting these villages are. With ancient histories, unblemished cultures, and breathtaking scenery, getting off the beaten-track and exploring this relatively untouched and unique area of Japan will leave you speechless time and time again! Here we’ll introduce 5 beautiful Japanese villages in Tohoku you need to add to your Japan bucket list!

An experiment conduced earlier this year on a replica of an ancient bronze mirror held at Kyoto’s National Museum revealed that the original may have been used as a so-called magic mirror to conjure up images of mountain wizards and divine beasts for sun-worshipping rituals.

Japanese mythology is full of legendary magical weapons. Here are 15 of the most famous and renowned ones.

Filled with wooden houses and thatched roofs, this UNESCO listed village needs to be on every Japanese itinerary. Read on for our Shirakawago travel tips.

Enchanting Japanese Folktales & Fairy Tales Everyone Should Read, Explore the magical creatures and tales of Japanese culture.

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Japanese gardens combine elements of nature - plants, water and rocks - into a tranquil setting conducive to meditation. The result is often a magical setting alight with visual poetry, and punctuated by symbolism. Here we introduce the historical backgrounds and major architectural styles of Japanese gardens.

This is a very famous and popular yokai, both in and out of Japan. They're most well known for the role they played in the Studio Ghibli animation "Princess Mononoke," which hopefully you've seen if you have any interest in Japan at all. Ghibli's kodama are cute little fairy-like spirits who cockle their heads sideways and make funny rattling sounds.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Scotland) Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (France) Castelobruxo (Central Brazil) Durmstrang Institute (Northern Europe) Ilvermorny (Eastern North America)…

If there’s one word to describe a traditional Japanese village in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, it would be ‘magical.’ Of course, quaint, adorable, ‘straight-out-of-a-fairytale’ all work too! Those who have visited know it’s difficult to put into words just how enchanting these villages are. With ancient histories, unblemished cultures, and breathtaking scenery, getting off the beaten-track and exploring this relatively untouched and unique area of Japan will leave you speechless time and time again! Here we’ll introduce 5 beautiful Japanese villages in Tohoku you need to add to your Japan bucket list!

Ofuda, omamori and other paper talismans of Japanese Magic.

Japanese Vintage Coloring Book

Atsutane Hirata (1776-1843) was born in Nakayachi-Cho under Kubota Castle in Akita County (present-day Nakadori 4-chome,

Almost everyone knows about Japanese Ninjas and Chinese Shaolin monks. Their combat skills are well promoted in Hollywood. However, few know that at one time in Europe there were soldiers, whose abilities were not inferior to the Japanese ninja or the Shaolin monks, and perhaps even exceeded them.

Les « omikuji » (御御籤 / 御神籤 / おみくじ/littéralement « loterie sacrée ») sont des divinations écrites sur des bandes de papier que l’on tire au sort dan…

A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folk tales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Tales of Japan, discover Ghostly Tales, Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Tales of Japan makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales" is "a must-have for folklore fans." Perfect for: Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Readers who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry’s Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos, Heroes, Troy), Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781452174464 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Publication Date: 04-23-2019 Pages: 168 Product Dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d) Series: Tales SeriesAbout the Author Kotaro Chiba is an illustrator living in Niigata, Japan.

Japanese gardens aren't just beautiful and relaxing spaces. They're full of history, culture and tradition. These are 10 of the top gardens in Japan, they feature traditional Japanese garden design techniques and an all-season appeal that makes them well worth a visit.

Taking into account the company’s long history, rebranding Yasuoka Fishery also included utilization of Japanese traditional culture – wrapping cloths.

If you're interested in the Shinto religion or have a trip planned to see a traditional shrine (jinja), you may be a little unsure how to worship respectfully. Show your respect for shrines by bowing to venerated parts (like the main gate)...

ショロショロ狐 しょろしょろぎつね Translation: a nickname based on the sound of falling water Appearance: Shoroshoro gitsune is a white-furred kitsune who haunted the road between Tanegaike and Shichi Mountain. She is best known for transforming into a beautiful young woman and bewitching travelers. Her name comes from the "shoroshoro" sound of water falling in the foothills

While people around the world love Japan's cultural exports--from manga and anime to Zen--not everyone is familiar with Japan's unique mythology that shapes these interests, which is enriched by Shinto, Buddhism, and regional folklore. The Japanese Myths is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami with their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime.Mythology remains a living, evolving part of Japanese society. The ways in which the people of Japan understand their myths are very different today even from a century ago, let alone over a millennium into the past. This volume not only retells these ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions, culture, and history, helping readers understand the deep links between past and present in Japan, and the ways these myths live and grow.Author Joshua Frydman takes the very earliest written myths in the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki as his starting point, and from there traces Japan's mythology through to post-war State Shinto, the rise of the manga industry in the 1960s, J-horror, and modern-day myths. Frydman ties in reinventions and retellings of myths that are present across all genres of contemporary Japanese culture, from its auteur cinema to renowned video games such as Okami. This book is for anyone interested in Japan and Japanese exports, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780500252314 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Thames & Hudson Publication Date: 07-05-2022 Pages: 224 Product Dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.20(d) Series: Myths - #4About the Author Joshua Frydman is an assistant professor of Japanese at the University of Oklahoma and an expert in ancient Japanese literature.Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 What Are the Japanese Myths? 8 2 The Age of the Gods 26 3 The Imperial Mythos 62 4 Living Kami and Divine Humans 94 5 Canon Foreigners: The Japanese Buddhist Pantheon 119 6 A World Flush with Spirits 151 7 The New Mythologies of Modern Japan 195 Notes 214 Bibliography 216 Acknowledgments 219 Sources of Illustrations 220 Index 220 Show More

If like us you’d love your very own house-elf, there’s actually a good chance that you might already have one.

A tanuki is a raccoon dog, an Asian animal that, although it looks like a raccoon, is actually a member of the dog and wolf family. They’re very popular in Japanese folklore, and were once believed to be sake-drinking, mischievious, shape-shifting tricksters with a big sexual appetite. The tanuki in the photo above are at […]