Top Ten Kiwi Yamabushi Posts for 2025
In case you missed them, or just want a refresher.
Happy holidays! Here are the top ten Kiwi Yamabushi posts for 2025. If you got any enjoyment out of them, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. I honestly do this in any spare time I have, usually early mornings before my house wakes up (literally the only time I’m not working or looking after my family).
Or you could always share this with your mum (you know you want to).
First up, Kadowaki-san in Tsuruoka.
The guy is about as grumpy as it gets, but he definitely knows his stuff!
Next, on the Yamabushi Jingle
I have since found out the reason for the bells in the first place, and it has nothing to do with bears! Stay tuned for more on this.
And its companion article:
It wouldn’t be Japan without a Conbini!
This is probably the one I most want you to read:
This one needs no explanation.
Same with this, I guess.
This was a great chance for reflection.
This series is extremely popular!
More here, and here, and here, and here.
Tears.
This was a whole lot of fun to make! Sorry to that one guy who thought it was for real!
Here was the original comment on LinkedIn:
Thanks! Happy holidays, and here’s to another year of Kiwi Yamabushi posts!
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