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The rabbit story of Japan is a popular folktale that has been passed down for generations. The story tells the tale of a kind and selfless rabbit who lives on the moon and is known as “Tsuki no Usagi” or “Moon Rabbit”. The Story According to the legend, the Moon Rabbit is said to be a Bodhisattva who lives on the moon and is responsible for pounding mochi (Japanese rice cakes) with a mortar and pestle. The story goes that the Moon Rabbit is so kind and selfless that it sacrifices its own life to save the lives of its companions, a fox and a monkey, who are also living on the moon. Variations of the Story There are several variations of the Moon Rabbit story, but the core theme of kindness and selflessness remains the same. In some versions, the Moon Rabbit is said to be a companion of the Old Man of the Moon, who disguises himself as a beggar and asks the rabbit for food. In other versions, the Moon Rabbit is said to be a trickster who uses its cunning and wit to outsmart its companions. Cultural Significance The Moon Rabbit is an important figure in Japanese culture and is often depicted in art, literature, and folklore. The story is often told to children around the time of the harvest moon, and is a popular theme at the Otsukimi Moon Festival, where people gather to watch the full moon and celebrate the harvest season. Conclusion The rabbit story of Japan is a heartwarming tale of kindness, selflessness, and the importance of community. The Moon Rabbit’s sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the value of putting others before oneself, and its legend has become an integral part of Japanese folklore and culture.

You have no idea how much I appreciate your videos. It's my ultimate form of de-stressing 🥲 Keep it up! Sending you some positive vibes from Norway ✨️

I like your cute new friend.😊 Yes..upgrade passengers should not have to look out a dirt blurry window. Excellent video 📹 Jeremy. Never a disappointment. Stay safe. Stay hydrated . Clark 😊

I appreciate your videos. I know that is a strange response to your work; but...

That lunch prior to your trip looked pretty good! Yum! Always love a train adventure. We are off on an adventure on Amtrak from Florida heading north later this week. Should be a lot of fun. Thanks for another fun look at your travels Jeremy. We really enjoy them.

Mentioned your channel particularly the recent snow trip in Hokkaido in a comment on Not Just Bikes, on their recent video on strange trains in Japan, snd realize i should have asked first. Should I delete it?

I call Uno Reverse card on you.

Interesting that Japanese would incorporate crocodiles in a folk tale, ala Aesop.

It's a train. Not the Taj Mahal. It appears clean and not excessively worn. I see nothing wrong with it for less than two hours. Unless that title was meant to be clickbait...

If you're going to post train rides around Japan why don't you post something about the homeless problem in Japan the river people you try and act like everything is good or great in Japan but it's like any other countries there's homeless every where