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Matsukichi

Matsukichi They say one of the most famous shrines in Japan must be Ise Shrine located in the city of Ise in M…

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A coin-ring

A coin-ring Long long ago, there was a very young disciple practicing asceticism(self-denying way of life) und…

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Hikyaku

Hikyaku Long long ago, there lived a “Hikyaku”, or express mail messenger in a mountainous town. H…

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The Priest’s Cane

The Priest’s Cane Long long ago, a poor woman was sewing alone at her house in a mountain village. An ol…

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A lady KINU

A lady KINU Long long ago, there was a beautiful lady called ‘KINU(silk)’working in a village, whi…

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A dish house

A dish house Long long ago, there was a young lady working as a maid in the house of the feudal lord in a coun…

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The old must be thrown away

The old must be thrown away Long long ago, a selfish lord ruled a country, who disliked the old. One day he or…