Kintaro (The Golden Boy) Once upon a time, there was a boy named Kintaro. He was very strong and was known for his golden-colored skin. Kintaro lived with his mother in a small house in the mountains. Kintaro was no ordinary boy. He was extremely strong, even as a child. He could lift heavy rocks […]
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Momotaro (Peach Boy) Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman who lived in a small village. They had no children and were very lonely. One day, the old woman went to the river to wash clothes. As she was washing, she saw a giant peach floating down the river.
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Urashima Taro Once upon a time, there was a kind fisherman named Urashima Taro. One day, while walking along the beach, he saw a group of children being mean to a small turtle. Urashima Taro felt sorry for the turtle and told the children to stop. He then gently picked up the turtle and released
The Old Man Who Made the Dead Trees Blossom Once upon a time, there lived a kind and gentle old man and his wife. They had no children but loved their small white dog, Shiro, as if it were their own child. Shiro was very loyal and always stayed close to them. One day, while
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The Legend of Yamato Takeru Yamato Takeru (Prince Ōsu) is a legendary hero in Japanese mythology and history, known for his numerous adventures and heroic deeds. His story is detailed in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Childhood and Trials Yamato Takeru was born as Prince Ōsu, the son of Emperor Keikō, the 12th emperor of
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The Legend of Ame-no-Wakahiko Ame-no-Wakahiko is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. He is a member of the heavenly descendants (Tenson) and was sent to pacify the earthly realm. Descent and Mission Ame-no-Wakahiko was chosen by Amaterasu and Takamimusubi to descend to the earthly realm (Ashihara no Nakatsukuni)
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building Ōkuninushi is a pivotal deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of nation-building. His story is a heroic saga of overcoming numerous trials and challenges, as detailed in ancient texts like the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Ōkuninushi is a descendant of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and is famed for his efforts in building the nation,
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The Legend of Takemikazuchi’s Conquest Takemikazuchi is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of thunder and swordsmanship. He plays a crucial role in the myth of the transfer of the land (Kuniyuzuri), as recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Background Amaterasu, the sun goddess, intended to have her descendants rule
The Legend of Ninigi-no-Mikoto Ninigi-no-Mikoto is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known for the divine descent (Tenson Kōrin) and is the grandson of Amaterasu, the sun goddess. His story is detailed in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and he is considered an ancestor of the Japanese imperial family. Divine Descent (Tenson Kōrin) Amaterasu sent