The Japan Times
What do Japan's creation myths, an Isle of Women and a mushroom-wielding street performer have in common? A surprisingly wise lesson about laughter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/23/japan/history/history-hiraga-gennai-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #edoperiod #hiragagennai #jomonperiod #yayoiperiod
An island tale of myth, desire and the wisdom of laughter

A journey from Japan's oldest myths to Edo eccentric Hiraga Gennai, who discovers the absurdity and humor at life's core.

The Japan Times
Mar 22 at 9:15pmBuffer