Stories of Japan

The Tales of Ise: Episode 4-6
Episode 4 Once upon a time, the Empress Dowager lived in a mansion facing Gojo Street in the eastern part of Kyoto. There was a woman who lived in the...
The Tales of Ise: Episode 4-6
Episode 4 Once upon a time, the Empress Dowager lived in a mansion facing Gojo Street in the eastern part of Kyoto. There was a woman who lived in the...

The Comfort of Samue: Traditional Japanese Work...
This post contains affiliate links. Samue (作務衣) is a traditional Japanese outfit. It was first worn by Zen monks. Today, many people wear it for comfort and style. What is...
The Comfort of Samue: Traditional Japanese Work...
This post contains affiliate links. Samue (作務衣) is a traditional Japanese outfit. It was first worn by Zen monks. Today, many people wear it for comfort and style. What is...

The Tales of Ise: Episode 1-3
The Tales of Ise: First CrownIn this classic Japanese story, a young nobleman goes hunting in Kasuga Village and catches sight of two sisters known for their extraordinary beauty. Captivated...
The Tales of Ise: Episode 1-3
The Tales of Ise: First CrownIn this classic Japanese story, a young nobleman goes hunting in Kasuga Village and catches sight of two sisters known for their extraordinary beauty. Captivated...

NNN, a cat dispatching organization run by cats
NNN, a cat dispatching organization run by cats NNN (Neko Neko Network) is a Japanese urban legend.Neko is the Japanese word for cat.NNN is an organization for cats, by cats.
NNN, a cat dispatching organization run by cats
NNN, a cat dispatching organization run by cats NNN (Neko Neko Network) is a Japanese urban legend.Neko is the Japanese word for cat.NNN is an organization for cats, by cats.

The founders of Sony
The founders of Sony were Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. Masaru Ibuka handled the tech side. Akio Morita managed sales. The company was founded in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo....
The founders of Sony
The founders of Sony were Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. Masaru Ibuka handled the tech side. Akio Morita managed sales. The company was founded in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo....

47 Ronin but Fiction ??
There lay a samurai-clad society in the early 18th century. Our tale starts in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) at the Shogun's palace. In this world lived Asano Naganori, the Daimyo of...
47 Ronin but Fiction ??
There lay a samurai-clad society in the early 18th century. Our tale starts in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) at the Shogun's palace. In this world lived Asano Naganori, the Daimyo of...