Hanashi by Curious Ordinary

Tales of Mountain Witches

Yama uba in Japanese folklore and art

Sep 9 • 

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August 2025

Crows in Japanese Folklore and Culture

Mythology, yokai, superstition and art

Aug 5 • 

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July 2025

Tanabata

The Japanese Star Festival

Jul 7 • 

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June 2025

Japanese Folklore for Rainy Days

Rainy season folklore, yokai, traditions and art

Jun 10 • 

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May 2025

Nezu Jinja in Tokyo

Exploring a Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Yanesen district

May 11 • 

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April 2025

Cats in Japanese Folklore and Culture

From kawaii (cute) to kaibyo (supernatural)

Apr 12 • 

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March 2025

Bats in Japanese Folklore

Symbolism, yokai and art

Mar 8 • 

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February 2025

Tanuki

The beloved trickster yokai of Japan

Feb 21 • 

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Benzaiten

My pilgrimage to meet the goddess Benzaiten

Feb 11 • 

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Setsubun

The Japanese spring festival to welcome good fortune

Feb 2 • 

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January 2025

Snakes in Japanese Folklore

To Celebrate Year of the Snake

Jan 29 • 

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Welcome to Hanashi

Welcome to Hanashi!

Jan 28 • 

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