Breath of the Ancient Capital With the thawing snow of Nagano, Mio sought spring again, traveling to Nara, a city with a cultural heritage that dates back over a thousand years. In Nara Park, playing with the deer, Mio sensed the arrival of spring. The deer, symbols of Nara, provided her an experience of harmony […]
Healing with Snow and Hot Springs Leaving autumnal Kyoto behind, Mio next sought the charm of winter, heading to Nagano Prefecture, known for its abundant nature and long-standing hot spring culture, emitting a special allure in winter. Her first stop was the famous ski resort, Hakuba Village. Gliding down the snow-covered slopes, she experienced the
Touching a Millennium of History Embracing the experiences of summer in Tokyo, Mio welcomed autumn by choosing the historic city of Kyoto as her next destination. Autumn in Kyoto is a season where the beauty of the ancient capital stands out, adorned with fall foliage. Her first visit was to Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion). The
The Pulse of the Metropolis and Harmony of Tradition Returning from spring in Hokkaido, Mio decided to stop in the heart of Japan, Tokyo. Summer in Tokyo was vibrant, radiating a unique charm where old and new intersected. Her first visit was to Asakusa. The solemn atmosphere of Senso-ji Temple, alongside the bustling shops of
The Grateful Crane Once upon a time, on a cold winter day, a poor man found a crane caught in a trap. Feeling sorry for the crane, he set it free and watched it fly away. A few days later, a beautiful young woman came to the man’s house. She was cold and asked for
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The Old Man with a Lump Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a large lump on his cheek. Despite this, he was kind and cheerful. He lived a simple life in a small village. One day, while gathering firewood in the forest, a sudden storm came. The old man found
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The Monkey and the Crab Once upon a time, there was a crab who found a rice ball. As she was walking home with her prize, she met a monkey who was carrying a persimmon seed. The monkey, seeing the rice ball, was filled with greed and wanted to eat it. So, he suggested to
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The Three Magic Charms Once upon a time, there was a young boy who lived in a small village. His parents sent him to study with a wise monk at a temple deep in the mountains. The boy worked hard and was very diligent in his studies. One day, the wise monk told the boy
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The Kasa Jizo (The Guardian Deities and the Straw Hats) Once upon a time, there was an old man and his wife who lived in a small village. They were very poor but kind-hearted. As the New Year approached, they wanted to make some money to buy rice cakes for the celebration. The old man
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The Straw Millionaire Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived in a small village. He had nothing but a piece of straw. One day, he prayed to a deity at a shrine, asking for good fortune. When he finished praying, he tripped and fell, and the piece of straw got stuck
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