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Stories Told Through Light: Kenji Miyazawa and Gentō-kai (Magic Lantern Shows).

How Did People Experience Stories Before Television and Movies?Today, we can enjoy stories through television, movies, a...
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What Is the “32 Chews” Health Method? The History of Fletcherism in Japan

From the Meiji to the Taisho period in Japan, a dietary practice known as the “32-chew method” briefly attracted attenti...
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Dreams Projected in Light — Meiji Women and Shashin Kurabe

Discover how magic lantern shows shaped education and imagination in Meiji Japan. Explore Chikanobu’s lantern-inspired prints capturing women’s dreams.
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Japan’s Rabbit Boom: Little Idols Born in Modern Times

When we think of rabbits today, we might imagine them as cute pets or gentle characters in pop culture. But in Japan’s m...
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