Hello! Today, I’ll tell you the story of “The Celestial Robe of Feathers.” Long ago, a beautiful celestial maiden descended from the sky and took off her robe of feathers by the lake to bathe. A young man happened to pass by and saw her. The young man found the celestial robe but decided to […]
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Hello! Today, I’ll tell you the story of “The Wisdom of the Owl.” Long ago, in a forest, there lived a wise owl. The owl was known as the advisor to the forest animals. One day, a big storm came to the forest. All the animals were worried and went to the owl for advice.
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Hello, I’m Mio. Japan has many fascinating folktales, perfect for learning plain English that is useful in our global society. After the English version, we will include the Japanese version. You can also enable subtitles in your native language using YouTube’s settings. For more details, please check the description below.
Once upon a time, in a small village deep in the mountains, there lived a kind-hearted young man named Taro. Every day, Taro climbed the mountains to gather medicinal herbs for the villagers. One day, while searching for herbs deep in the forest, Taro suddenly encountered a Tengu, a mythical creature with a long nose
Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Mount Tsurugi, located in Tokushima Prefecture. With an elevation of 1,955 meters, Mount Tsurugi is the second highest mountain in western Japan and one of Shikoku’s famous peaks. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking on Mount Tsurugi. Course Overview Mount Tsurugi offers several trekking routes: Highlights Tips Access
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Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Lake Shikotsu, located in Hokkaido. Known for its beautiful nature and various activities, Lake Shikotsu is perfect for trekking. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking around Lake Shikotsu. Course Overview A popular trekking route around Lake Shikotsu is the trail to Mount Tarumae. Mount Tarumae is one of
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Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Mount Takao, located in Tokyo. Known for its rich nature and easy access from the city, Mount Takao is a popular spot for hikers year-round. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking on Mount Takao. Course Overview Mount Takao has several trekking routes, but the most popular is Route
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Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Tango Peninsula, located in Kyoto Prefecture. With its stunning coastline and rich nature, the Tango Peninsula is perfect for trekking. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking in Tango Peninsula. Course Overview A popular trekking route on the Tango Peninsula is from Kyogamisaki to Taiza. This route is about
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Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Kurobe Gorge, located in Toyama Prefecture. Known for its stunning natural scenery, Kurobe Gorge offers some of the most beautiful trekking routes in Japan. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking in Kurobe Gorge. Course Overview A popular trekking route in Kurobe Gorge is from Unazuki Onsen Station to
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Hello, I’m Mio! Today, I will introduce Sakurajima, an active volcano located in Kagoshima Prefecture. Known for its frequent eruptions, Sakurajima offers breathtaking scenery and rich nature. Here’s a 2-minute guide to trekking on Sakurajima. Course Overview There are several trekking courses on Sakurajima, but a popular one is the route to Yunohira Observatory. This
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