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Kitsune no yomeiri

Kitsune no yomeiri is a Japanese legend about foxes who marry humans. Foxes are animals that are thought to be very clever and magical in Japan, kind of like how we think of fairy tales like Cinderella or Alice in Wonderland.

In the legend of kitsune no yomeiri, a fox spirit comes down from the mountains and falls in love with a human man or woman. The fox takes on human form and marries the person, and they live together happily.

But eventually, the person discovers that their spouse is actually a fox, and the fox returns to the mountains. Sometimes, the person is sad and misses their fox spouse, and sometimes the person is angry and feels tricked.

People still talk about kitsune no yomeiri today as a way to talk about love, trust, and the mysteries of life. It's like a fairy tale that helps people understand complicated and emotional topics.