Hanashi by Curious Ordinary

Curious Ordinary is digging a bit deeper into Japanese folklore, religion and culture and sharing discoveries and stories along the way.

By Curious Ordinary ~ Hanashi

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Marishiten and the Boar

A Buddhist goddess connected to Japan's wild boar

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Hanami - Japan's Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival

A virtual gallery of sakura in Japanese woodblock art 🌸

Mar 31•Curious Ordinary

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Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore

Tales of nushi in ponds, lakes and rivers

Feb 28•Curious Ordinary

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Shogatsu

Celebrating the New Year in Japan

Dec 27, 2025•Curious Ordinary

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Turtles in Japanese Folklore and Culture

Folktales, yokai, symbolism and art

Nov 29, 2025•Curious Ordinary

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Cats in Japanese Folklore and Culture

Apr 12, 2025•Curious Ordinary

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Japanese Folklore for Rainy Days

Jun 10, 2025•Curious Ordinary

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Bats in Japanese Folklore

Mar 8, 2025•Curious Ordinary

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Crows in Japanese Folklore and Culture

Aug 5, 2025•Curious Ordinary