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The Sparrows of Longing: Fujiwara no Sanekata's Spiritual Return
Exiled poet Fujiwara no Sanekata, whose spirit returned to Kyoto as sparrows, expressing eternal longing for home.

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Jan 252 min read
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The Enlightenment of Jigoku Tayu: A Tale of Beauty and Buddhist Awakening
Jigoku Tayū, the legendary courtesan who transformed her circumstances into a path to Buddhist enlightenment.

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Jan 251 min read
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Shoki the Demon Queller: A Divine Dream of Protection
Shōki, the demon-quelling deity, whose dream appearance to Emperor Xuanzong became a legendary tale of divine protection.

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Jan 241 min read
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The Transformation at Hidakagawa: Kiyohime's Fatal Passion
Kiyohime's transformation into a serpent at Hidakagawa River, driven by passionate love and betrayal.

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Jan 222 min read
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The Slaying of the Nue: Inohayata's Decisive Moment at the Imperial Palace
Warrior Inohayata's final confrontation with the chimeric Nue demon at the imperial palace in medieval Japan

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Jan 212 min read
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The Warrior Who Vanquished Disease: Tametomo and the Smallpox Demon
Legendary warrior Minamoto no Tametomo confronting the dreaded Smallpox Demon in medieval Japan

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Jan 201 min read
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The Spirit of the Cherry Tree: A Tale of Love and Vengeance
Komachi Cherry Tree spirit's transformation from courtesan to vengeful ghost, protecting nature's sacred power.

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Jan 191 min read
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Young Benkei and the Demon Carp: A Tale of Youthful Courage
Young Benkei (Oniwakamaru) preparing to battle a supernatural carp at Mount Hiei, a tale of extraordinary courage.

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Jan 182 min read
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The Demon's Deception: Ibaraki-dōji Reclaims Her Severed Arm
The demon Ibaraki-dōji, disguised as an elderly woman, reclaiming her severed arm in this haunting tale of supernatural deception.

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Jan 172 min read
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The Haunting Love: Ghost of Seigen Pursuing Princess Sakura
Experience Yoshitoshi's haunting portrayal of Priest Seigen's ghost pursuing Princess Sakura, a tale of forbidden love and karmic destiny.

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Jan 161 min read
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The Ghostly Encounter at Yatori River: Omori Hikoshichi's Supernatural Battle
Discover Yoshitoshi's haunting print of samurai Omori Hikoshichi's encounter with a vengeful spirit at Yatori River.

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Jan 151 min read
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A Young Warrior's Encounter: Takeda Katsuchiyo and the Moonlit Tanuki
a legendary episode from the youth of Takeda Katsuchiyo (later known as Takeda Shingen), one of Japan's most renowned military strategists.

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Jan 141 min read
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The Heron Maiden's Metamorphosis: A Dance Between Two Worlds
In this mesmerizing print, Yoshitoshi captures the essence of "Sagi Musume" (The Heron Maiden), a beloved piece from Japanese performing art

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Jan 121 min read
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The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume)
In Yoshitoshi's Yokai print, a greedy woman opens a forbidden basket from sparrows, unleashing monsters - karma for her cruelty to a tongue-

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Jan 112 min read
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