What is the 'Sea Folklore Town Project'?

It is a project promoted by the Japanese Folklore Association that animates sea-related folktales from all over Japan to pass on interest in the sea to the next generation.

What is the 'Story of Kami' in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture?

Based on the tradition of sailors who, during the Edo period, traveled down the Arakawa River from Kami no Machi, a town without a sea, to thrive on the open ocean, it is a folktale depicting the connection between river and sea deities.

Can the Sea Folklore Animation be used for events?

Yes, with prior application and approval from the Japanese Folklore Association, it can be used for study sessions, local events, and product packaging.

Screening and Explanation of Sea Folktale Animation 'Tale of Kami' at the 'Minano Old Discovery Course' at a Community Center in Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture

Published Mar 31, 2026 7:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 8:19 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Japan Folktale Association held a screening of the animation 'Tale of Kami' at a community center in Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture on March 16, as part of the 'Sea Folktale Town Project'.

The 'Sea Folktale Town Project', promoted by the General Incorporated Association Japan Folktale Association, in collaboration with Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture, screened the sea folktale animation 'Tale of Kami' at the 'Minano Old Discovery Course' held at a community center in Minano Town on Monday, March 16.

This project is carried out as part of the Nippon Foundation's 'Ocean and Japan Project', which connects people through the sea in order to pass on a rich and beautiful ocean to the next generation.

<Tale of Kami> You can view the sea folktale animation 'Tale of Kami' from Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture, and information related to Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture from here. ▶https://uminominwa.jp/animation/98/

<Event Report> The screening was conducted for the senior citizens' class within the community center courses. The folktale was shown during the 'Minano Old Discovery Course', where participants look back on life in the past based on old photos, tools (folk implements), and diaries of Minano Town, and discuss the wisdom of the old days.

During the commentary, Mr. Mochizuki, a curator from the Minano Town Board of Education, explained that using the river god and sea god appearing in this folktale as a clue, the Arakawa River is connected to the sea. He detailed that during the Edo period, which is the setting of this folktale, there are actual sacred artifacts showing that sailors originating from the deep mountains of Minano Town were active on the open ocean.

This folktale, which features a classic punchline, was highly praised by the attendees partly due to its short 5-minute length, and the venue was engulfed in a vortex of laughter. Through the animation, it helped convey the connection between the local sea and history, and also served to deepen understanding of the culture connecting the river to the sea.

<Would you like to utilize the 'Sea Folktale Animation'?> Videos and images from the 'Sea Folktale Animation' can be utilized for children's study sessions, town events, and the planning or packaging of local products.

Prior application and approval from the General Incorporated Association Japan Folktale Association are required for use. Please check here for details▼ https://uminominwa.jp/kitei/

<Organization Overview> Organization Name: General Incorporated Association Japan Folktale Association URL: https://www.nippon-mukashibanashi.or.jp/

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Screening and Explanation of Sea Folktale Animation 'Tale of Kami' at the 'Minano Old Discovery Course' at a Community Center in Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture

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