Why Every Filipino in Japan Should Own a Book on Philippine Culture
Knowing your roots is not just about the past — it helps you tell your story in the present.
Culture Doesn’t End at the Airport
Living abroad can sometimes make you feel like you're losing touch with your roots — especially if you're raising kids, talking to new friends, or simply trying to explain what it means to be Filipino in a Japanese context.
That’s why owning a good book about Philippine culture, folklore, or history isn’t just for students — it’s for all of us who want to keep our identity alive and pass it on.
Featured Book: Philippine Folklore Stories (English Edition)
A beautifully illustrated collection of legends, myths, and stories from the Philippines.
- ✅ Includes the tale of Harisaboqued, King of a Mountain. A legend of the Volcano of Canlaon
- ✅ With historical notes and illustrations
- ✅ Great for reading aloud to kids or sharing with Japanese friends
- Philippine Folklore Stories (Amazon affiliate link)
Why Books Like This Matter — Especially Abroad
1. It connects you to your heritage.
From the legend of Malakas at Maganda to tales of Bathala, these stories reflect our values, our humor, and our sense of justice. They remind us of who we are — even in a foreign land.
2. They help your kids grow up proud.
Raising Filipino children in Japan? A bilingual or English book on Philippine myths and traditions is a great way to balance their identity and keep our stories alive at home.
3. They’re great conversation starters with Japanese friends.
Most Japanese people are curious about other cultures — sharing these stories can open fun, respectful cultural exchanges.
4. Books are low-tech, high-impact.
Sometimes the best way to reconnect is offline — just you, the page, and a memory of home.
Other Culture-Rich Books to Check Out
Here are other titles you might find on Amazon:
- “DICTIONARY OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY” (Amazon affiliate link) – Ferdinand Blumentritt's 1895 Diccionario Mitológico De Filipinas translated in English language.
- “Philippine Folk-Tales” (Amazon affiliate link) – visual, digestible, and school-friendly
- “Tales from Philippine Folklore” (Amazon affiliate link) – the story of Malakas and Maganda, who emerged from a bamboo stalk and populated the earth with their descendants.
- “Legendary Creatures of the Philippines” (Amazon affiliate link) – stories of Legendary, magical, and mythical creatures that have appeared in Philippine mythology, literature, and media.
Gift It or Keep It — Either Way, It’s Worth It
These books also make thoughtful gifts for:
- New OFWs feeling homesick
- Filipino-Japanese kids
- Intercultural couples
- Teachers or schools offering cultural awareness programs
Go ahead — pick up a book. Open a page. And reconnect.
Your culture is your compass. Even if you're living thousands of kilometers away, the stories, values, and legends of the Philippines still guide your choices, your parenting, your conversations, and your identity.
“Explore Filipino Culture Books on Amazon” (Amazon affiliate link)
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