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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.

The Japan Times article, titled 'An island tale of myth, desire and the wisdom of laughter,' was published on March 23, 2026, at 06:10 JST. It describes a journey from Japan's oldest myths in the Jomon Period and Yayoi Period to Hiraga Gennai, an eccentric of the Edo Period who discovers the absurdity and humor at life's core. Keywords listed are Edo Period, Hiraga Gennai, Jomon Period, and Yayoi Period. The piece connects ancient mythological origins to Edo-era insights through the lens of laughter and wisdom.

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