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Izanami-no-Mikoto - Goddess Of Life & Death
Izanami-no-Mikoto was the consort of the Japanese god Izanagi-no-Mikoto, she is also the Japanese goddess that gives life, as well as controls death.

Japanese Folklore
Japanese folklore is full of colorful narratives and elaborate demonstrations from the tale of the Bamboo Cutter, to Kintaro the Superhuman boy.

Maneki Neko - Japan's Lucky Cat
Are you fed up with your goodluck charm and desperately need one that really works? Then a Maneki neko is right up your alley because it is Japan’s most lucky cat.

Mizuchi Folklore
Mizuchi is a Japanese Dragon and also a water deity.

Personality Traits By Blood Type
In the early thirties, the Japanese believed that one’s blood type, was a great influence to one’s personality. This belief is still present today and in Japan, it is very common to be asked "What’s your blood type?"

Tamamo-no-Mae Folklore
This is the tale of the mysterious Tamamo-no-Mae, the most beautiful and Intelligent woman in Japan.

The Tale of a Bamboo Cutter
The tale of the Bamboo cutter, is one of the oldest folklores in Japan.

Urashima Tarō Folklore
Urashima Tarō the fisherman who’s act of kindness, zoomed him into the future.

Year of the Ox – Japanese Zodiac
The Western Zodiac, is divided into twelve months but the Japanese Zodiac, is divided into twelve years, with each year named after an animal, the year 2009 marks the year of the Ox.

Year of the Rat – 2008 – Japanese Zodiac
Unlike the Western Zodiac, which is divided into 12 months, the Japanese Zodiac is divided into 12 years, and each year is named after an animal. The year 2008 marks the year of the Rat.