How well do you know Japan?

Do you know why so many stone statues of Ojizo and foxes wear red bibs and have pinwheels clicking softly beside them.

Are you familiar with the once popular beauty recipe of mixing rusty nails and iron scraps in a tincture of vinegar and strong tea, all so you can dye your teeth the most

stunning shade of black. I'm author Teresa Matsura, and for over 35 years I've been exploring

the hidden, fascinating, and sometimes terrifying corners of a country I call home.

If you too are charmed by Japan and want to learn a little more about these obscure bits of culture,

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