日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Symbols of Prosperity: How Japanese Merchants Invite Good Fortune
In Japan, prosperity is not left to chance — it is carefully invited.Among the most powerful symbols of business success...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture 
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Why Does the Japanese Lion Dance Bite People?The Meaning of Shishimai Masks
“Shishimai masks used to ward off evil and bring good fortune”At first glance, these faces look frightening.Sharp teeth,...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Daruma Dolls: Symbols of Perseverance and Good Fortune in Japan
Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most iconic traditional symbols, representing perseverance, determination, and good fort...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture More Than a Waving Cat: The Hidden Meanings of Maneki-neko
You have probably seen this cat before.In Japanese shops, restaurants, and souvenir stores, a small cat sits quietly wit...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Why Gourds Hang in Old Japanese Towns
In a quiet corner of an old Japanese town, you may notice dried gourds hanging from a wooden beam or resting beside ever...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture 鞆の浦に伝わる薬味酒「保命酒」
Hōmeishu – A Traditional Herbal Liquor of Tomonoura瀬戸内海に面した港町・鞆の浦には、古くから旅人や船乗りに親しまれてきた薬味酒があります。それが「保命酒（ほうめいしゅ）」です。通りに面した...