Recently, I donated my hair! Growing it out was quite a challenge, but I persevered. In this video, I'll share my hair donation journey, discuss the history of hair donations, and explain how you can donate your hair too ( in Japan).

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This video contains a scary story. If you don't like scary stories, please do not watch it.

Today's video features a Japanese horror tale called 'The River Princess.' This story exists in various regions of Japan.

I created this video by referencing these different regional versions.

One day, a man saw a silver carp in the river.

When he followed the carp...

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Are you familiar with "Momotaro"? 

It's a famous Japanese folktale about a hero named Momotaro who defeats scary demons. Today, I'm sharing a version of Momotaro where he is the villain, written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a renowned Japanese author. 

The original Japanese text is quite difficult, so I simplified it to the JLPT N3 level. If you'd like to read the original story, you can find it at the link below. Give it a try!

https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000879/files/100_15253.html

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This is an original story I've crafted.

An elderly man cherished his beautiful rainbow umbrella.

One rainy day, he found a little girl crying and...

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This is an original story I've crafted.

One day, a cat wandered into the post office. Following this unexpected visit, an old letter was discovered...

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2024年春の私の毎朝の習慣を紹介します。

《I'd like to share my morning routine in the spring of 2024.》

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Recommended for practicing natural Japanese conversation!

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This story is based on a folktale passed down in Shimane Prefecture.

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This is an original story I created.This video is the second installment of the following video.

▷Hanako’s daily life

（https://youtu.be/vcZX1piFcnQ?si=WL6yjJiYbMuS2gji)

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In this video, I will introduce the long-running Japanese TV anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan', which has been airing for over 30 years.

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In this video, I'll delve into the story of a significant figure in Japanese history, 'John Manjiro.' Stay tuned to discover his fascinating tale!

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