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A new arc begins in New Leaf in the Family with the comic "Let the Games Begin"

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2021-06-13

Kintaro, the Golden Boy is a famous character in Japanese folklore was brought up in the forest, became friends with the animals & is super strong. In modern Japan he is viewed as a symbol of great fortune for young boys. Art by

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2021-06-12

In Japanese folklore, tales are told of yonaki-ishi or night-crying stones. These stones cry loudly at night and it is believed to be because they are possessed by a spirit, usually of someone who has been murdered and is seeking revenge.

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2021-06-10

We did it folks! The 50th New Leaf in the Family comic is now online!

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2021-06-06

... married Kushinadahime. They had five children, one being the god Okuninushi. He is also associated with marriage. Today Susanoo is still widely worshipped & is considered a cultural hero.

🎨1. Yoshitoshi
2. Kuniyoshi
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2021-05-06

In the now extinct Japanese wolf features as okuri-okami (or sending off wolf) who trails closely behind travellers, appearing to be sending them on their way and even guiding them to their destination safely. However, there's a catch...

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2021-04-22

Here’s one of the characters that will be part of my new Japanese Folklore collection! What a good cow! Does anyone know the folklore behind cows and the Tenman-gū shrine? 😊 I hope you’ll all look forward to learning more soon ✨

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2021-04-19

In Kodama are the spirits of trees, similar to dryads of Greek mythology. While they are attached to specific trees, they can also move freely through forests and can appear as glowing orbs of light. They maintain the balance of nature.

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2021-04-15

In kappas are a type of water goblin that can be very dangerous. They absolutely love cucumbers though, so if you're near water, keep a few handy in case you need to distract the kappa for long enough to escape.

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2021-04-08

In the now extinct Japanese wolf features as okuri-okami (sending wolf) who followed home lost travellers ensuring they reached their destination safely. In these Japanese prints by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, wolves are portrayed alongside the

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2021-03-28

THEME: I picked a hue and also the theme ‘toxic’. My idea behind toxic is the relationship my two ocs have 😮

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2021-03-26

In kijo are female demons. They appear as hideously ugly woman often with sharp horns, long claws, red eyes, wild hair & dressed in rags. These are women who were transformed into monsters due to jealousy, crimes or hatred.

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2021-03-18

This week is about all things green, so I'm going to tweet about the kappa, a from Kappas are small reptilian creatures about the size of a small child. They live in lakes and rivers waiting to attack unsuspecting passers-by.
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2021-03-17