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Hachiko – Unconditional Loyalty from Man’s best friend
Historical Events

Hachiko – Unconditional Loyalty from Man’s best friend

Posted on February 12, 2020April 18, 2023 by admin

Introduction Hachiko is a true story about a dog (Akita-Inu) whose loyalty to his master went beyond the grave. Hachiko used to wait outside Shibuya…

The Japanese Crab with an angry Samurai Warrior face.
Folklore

The Japanese Crab with an angry Samurai Warrior face.

Posted on June 29, 2019July 9, 2023 by admin

I came across this tale and thought it was perfect for japanesetales.com, it combines history and folklore. Introduction Heikegani (Heikepsis japonica) is a species of…

The 47 Ronin – A True Samurai Tale
Historical Events

The 47 Ronin – A True Samurai Tale

Posted on June 7, 2019April 18, 2023 by admin

I would like to cover historical events here at Japanese Tales, I have chosen as my first article (Historical Events) probably one of the most…

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