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Was Matsuo Basho Really Hattori Hanzo? The Urban Legend Hidden in Oku no Hosomichi
English Version When people in Japan think of famous poets, Matsuo Basho is one of the first names that comes to mind. Born in Mie Prefecture, Basho set ou -
The Legend of Princess Kiku in Munakata: A Sengoku Tragedy and a Rumored Curse
English Version Munakata City in Fukuoka Prefecture is known across Japan for Munakata Taisha and the sacred island of Okinoshima, both connected to a UNES
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