2025-07

Culture & Customs

Japanese Trivia Part6:The Zodiac Today – A Timeless Tradition with a Modern Twist

After exploring the origin, cultural variations, mythical links, and popular stories connected to the Japanese zodiac, i...
Culture & Customs

Japanese Trivia Part5:What’s in a Name? Zodiac, “Kōshi-en”, and the Curious Case of the Fierce Tiger

Ever wondered why Japan’s most famous baseball stadium is named “Kōshien”?Or what makes people say, “He was born in a ve...
Culture & Customs

Japanese Trivia Part4: Peach Boy and the Lucky Trio – The Zodiac Behind Momotaro

Japan’s beloved folk hero, Momotaro, is known for his journey to defeat evil ogres (oni) with the help of a dog, a monke...