Linfamy Does Japan

Poetry Etiquette (How to Survive the Heian Court)

Nowadays, poetry is a lost art only practiced by English majors and those who just upset their girlfriends really badly.

Nov 11 • 

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Sumo Wrestler Tickles Strange Maiden, Makes Grave Mistake

Japanese Folktale

Nov 4 • 

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October 2025

🖼️ Art Inspector: What Are These Fishy Firemen Doing?

In Japan’s Edo period (1603 - 1868), firemen held a special place in people’s hearts.

Oct 24 • 

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The White Hare of Inaba

Kawaii Bunbun vs Sea Monsters!

Oct 21 • 

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Torikaebaya Monogatari: The Epic, Raunchy Gender Bending Story of Early Japan (Part 4)

Finally, the conclusion to our heartwarming story.

Oct 7 • 

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September 2025

Torikaebaya Monogatari: The Epic, Raunchy Gender Bending Story of Early Japan (Part 3)

Just when you thought Saishō couldn’t possibly be more of an ass…

Sep 30 • 

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Torikaebaya Monogatari: The Epic, Raunchy Gender Bending Story of Early Japan (Part 2)

If you haven’t read Part 1, click here, or things will be quite confusing.

Sep 23 • 

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Torikaebaya Monogatari: The Epic, Raunchy Gender Bending Story of Early Japan (Part 1)

"Repulsive and filthy—much of it is unreadable." That was how a critic from the Meiji era (1868–1912) described the 12th century classic Torikaebaya…

Sep 16 • 

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Ishikawa Goemon: Robin Hood Boiled Alive!

Goemon versus the famous torture technique

Sep 9 • 

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The Erotic Neck

How Japan became obsessed with it

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

One of Kabuki’s Most Famous Plays

Origin of "Shibaraku"

Aug 26 • 

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The Surprising History of Rock-Paper-Scissors

Slug-Frog-Snake!

Aug 19 • 

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