Tanuki in Kyoto

what is a tanuki? The first time I ever heard about tanuki was when Mario found a tanooki suit power-up in Super Mario Bros 3 in 2014. At the time, I had no idea that tanuki were real animals. I saw tanuki statues all over Japan while travelling. While deeply amused by their giant testicles, … Continue reading Tanuki in Kyoto

The Red Thread of Fate

A heart shaped ball of red yarn.

Unmei No Akai Ito 運命の赤い糸, the red thread of fate, connects you from your pinky finger to your destined lover's pinky finger. It is a magical, invisible cord that can stretch around the world. It can tangle but can not break. The cord will eventually bring you together regardless of place, time or circumstance. It … Continue reading The Red Thread of Fate