Hello and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! Today we’re going to be returning to another installment of Nihongo Legends! And for today we’re going to be talking about another Japanese folklore creature. Today we’re talking about the legend of the Tengu. The Tengu is one of the most popular Japanese creatures of legend. Known for … More Hotsui Matsuri: Day 4- Nihongo Legends- Tengu
It’s a scorcher out there ya’ll. I hope you all are staying cool and hydrated out there. We’ve been surviving and thriving and now we’re back at it again with another one of our holidays! Welcome all, to Hotsui Matsuri! If you’ve been around the blog for the past few summers, you’ll know exactly what … More Intro to Hotsui Matsuri 2025
Hello all and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! We’re on day five out of six so we’re in the homestretch now. Today’s post is highlighting yet another (non-anime) culture topic as we explore the realm of Nihongo Legends. A few days ago, Star introduced you all to the wonderful and quirky world of yokai, so … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Akuma
It’s either your calming cup of tea or the most boring show you’ve ever seen. It paints gorgeous sceneries, touches on ancient mythologies, and crafts soothing and beautiful OSTs. The show is honestly one of my favorites, and it’s perfect for Hotsui Matsuri. Natsume Yuujinchou, or better known as Natsume’s Book of Friends is a … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: The Beauty of Natsume Yuujinchou
Some people call them tricksters, others say they are ogres, and some yet liken them to angels instead. What mysterious creature do I speak of today? The Nihongo Legend of a yokai depicted as humanoid creatures with red faces, long noses, and avian wings. The creature I speak of is none other than the infamous … More Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends-Tengu
Welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! I hope you all enjoyed day one where we talked about summer festival games, and day two where Star told you about some songs learned as a kid. Today, for day 3, I get to write a super fun Nihongo Legends post. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with our … More Hotsui Matsuri Day 3 – Nihongo Legends: The Oni
Hey again! We’re back for another year of Hotsui Matsuri! Where we have a count to Obon fest, a day made to celebrate those who have passed. For those of you who are new to our blog, this special event is to celebrate Japanese culture from folklore to popular media. This year we have a … More Happy Hotsui Matsuri 2022!
Hello and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! Today is day five of Hotsui Matsuri and we’re also going to be doing yet another Nihongo Legends post! And this time? This time we’re going to be talking about a folklore legend that is seeped in actual truth: the legend of the Tanuki. What is a Tanuki? … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends – Tanuki Time
Hey ya’ll. It’s Luna here, and today for Hotsui Matsuri I wanna talk about some Nihongo Legends. And today? Today on Nihongo Legends, we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite Japanese creatures; the legend of the Kappa. Why do I like Kappa? Literally no idea. But I have been interested in them … More Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- The Mighty Kappa
The breeze dances through the paper lanterns that adorn the streets. The sound of chattering comes from the long row of festival stalls, and the smells of divine festival food fills the air. You shift to fix your yukata, pause to breath in the scent of fresh Taiyaki, and then look up to the sun’s … More Happy Hotsui Matsuri!
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