In Jizo is
a guide & protector of the souls of children, especially those who have died. Parents whose children die before them often pray to the god Jizo & ask him to protect their lost children as it is believed that their souls can't...

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More food study~✨🍙 Onigiri, Okonomiyaki, Ichigo daifuku mochi, Apple juice and Kitkat matcha tiramisu (*´ω`*)

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In there is a tale about the ghost of Okiku, a beautiful servant who was killed because she refused the affections of a man who subsequently killed her and threw her down a well. Part of his plan was to trick her into believing that she had...

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In ghosts are known as yurei and ghost tales as kaidan. Many y urei are also onryo, which are vengeful ghosts who return to seek revenge on those who hurt or betrayed them. Some of the most famous tales are those of Oiwa, Okiku and Kasane.

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One of the most well-known in is the kappa. A cucumber-loving water goblin that lives in rivers and lakes, this yokai has been known to grab passers-by and drag them to a watery death. More info and art here:
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In Kodama are the spirits of trees. While they are attached to specific trees, they can also move freely through forests often appearing as glowing orbs of light. In some accounts they present as regular trees but with the ability to...

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Trees play an important part in In Shinto they are considered sacred and are believed to possess a spirit. While Totoro from the Studio Ghibli film is a fictitious character, it was no doubt inspired by the animistic beliefs of Japan.

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Fruit Sandwich
It's a soft white crustless sandwich that has lightly sweet cream and colorful chopped fruits inside.

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Happy Wednesday from Dao the red panda, guide in our adventure The Discovery of Ramen https://t.co/nSvWScUcVb art by Juan Calle

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irrelevant about gnshn , but when I ramble on Inazuma I wanna draw some Japanese foods

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🗯🧷💘I love drawing food! Mochi dango just for you (i tried with an anime style)

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世界よ、これが日本の文化「狐っ娘」だ!!
The world, this is Japanese culture "FOX GIRL" !!

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here's a little illustration i did for an assignment about an infographic ✨ a warm bowl of ramen, hope you like it! (you can find the whole infographic on my IG, link in bio)

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“The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter”
Princess Kaguya’s story is so interesting and melancholy.
Mixed media painting - mostly watercolors with digital elements.

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Kawa akago are a type of from believed to be related to kappa. They appear as red-skinned babies, lurking in the reeds near waterways. They cry out, sounding exactly like a real baby, to lure passers-by closer to the water's edge.

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