The four gods (shijin) are often seen as guardians who protect the four directions of east, west, north, and south, which are also called the four gods of direction.
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BONE CHILLING STORIES FOR HOT JAPANESE SUMMER NIGHTS: MUJINA
After finishing the tale, the storyteller would go to the other room, extinguish
one paper lantern and look in the mirror.
The Way of the Househusband
Former gang members from his group have tried to recruit him back, but he rejects their offers.
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A Silent Voice
The connection between these time periods is that during these times, Shoya is around a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya.
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Summer Festivals in Japan
JapanUp!’s new web writer John uploaded his first article! Learn more about Japanese summer festivals!
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City Pop is it here to stay? Stay with me!
I have always had a huge love and appreciation for musical artist Yamashita Tatsuro and for years I was confused as to how no one knew of his music in the States.
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Tobu(とぶ) -“to fly” or “to jump” / Japanese Word
Darwin’s Game
Darwin’s Game refers to both the title of an anime, and the mobile phone game that this anime revolves around.
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Homecoming: Katsura Fukuryu Brings Rakugo to His Hometown of Winnipeg
Although rakugo performed in English is currently gaining popularity all over the world
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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
This simple mistake leads to the two meeting again and forming a connection.
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Okasaki-Jinja Shrine
, popular with people who love rabbits, which in this place have a beneficial effect for couples or women wishing to have children, for childbirth, marriage, marital harmony and the education of children
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The Last Unicorn Screening at the Academy Museum
I was invited to attend The Last Unicorn screening at the Academy Museum as a VIP guest.
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