Japanese folklore
Maneki-neko Meaning: Japan's Lucky Cat, Explained (Paws, Colors and the Coin)
The maneki-neko is Japan's beckoning lucky cat. What it means, the legends behind it, left paw vs right paw, what each color stands for, and the...
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Japanese folklore
Raijin: The Japanese God of Thunder, Explained (Drums, Fujin and Your Belly Button)
Raijin is the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. What he looks like, why he plays taiko drums, his partner Fujin the wind god, and why...
Japanese folklore
Kappa: Japan's River Yokai, Explained (and Why It Loves Cucumbers)
The kappa is a river yokai from Japanese folklore with a shell, a beak and a dish of water on its head. Its legends, weaknesses, and...