Edo Period
The Japan Times published an article on March 23, 2026, journeying from Japan's oldest myths to the Edo eccentric Hiraga Gennai. It explores myth, desire, and the wisdom of laughter amid life's absurdity and humor.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
In the tranquil grounds of Zoshigaya Kishimojin hall in Tokyo, Kamikawaguchiya, founded in 1781, sells traditional Japanese snacks. Owner Masayo Uchiyama, 85, the 13th-generation proprietor, has run the shop alone for 36 years since her adoptive mother's death. Despite rising costs, she finds irreplaceable joy in customer interactions.