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The Trial of a Monkey

Guo Zizhang, the mayor of Jianning City, had always been capable since he took office. Once on his way to report to a new post, Guo Zizhang passed through a scenic spot, so he ordered the sedan chair to stop. He stepped out of the chair to enjoy the scenery when a monkey caught his ...

David Jirard

A monkey.

The Japanese Zodiac: Which Animal Are You?

Japan is a country steeped in rich cultural traditions and folklore. The Japanese have a deep connection with nature, reflected in their symbolic use of animals.  These creatures, whether real or mythical, have profound meanings in Japanese society. Over time, they have been woven into 12 zodiac animals known as juunishi, each representing a year ...

Nathan Machoka

Twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac.

Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

The characteristics of Chinese zodiac signs can be surprisingly accurate. To find your Chinese zodiac sign, you can use the Chinese calendars and charts that we have prepared for our readers. Here’s how to use them. The Chinese zodiac cycle repeats every 12 years, starting with the Rat sign. You are assigned an animal sign ...

Emma Lu

A cartoon rendering of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodia: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

5 Powerful Signs of the Chinese Zodiac

On the surface, some people do not appear to be special. They have no status and lead a normal life working 9 to 5 seemingly without ambition or aspiration. Little do people realize that these people are actually working hard in preparation for their future. In addition, they are powerful; eventually, such people will come ...

David Jirard

A display of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

How a Little Monkey Saved a Village

This is the true story of a villager who lived near Mount Jinfo in Chongqing, China, and how he saved a monkey only to have it return the favor by saving him and his entire village. In July 2000, a villager named Zhicheng Wang, who lived at the foot of the mountain, was picking herbs ...

Nspirement Staff

A little leaf monkey.

Monkeys That Like to Eat Bamboo Shoots

There are 23 recognized species of macaques under the genus Macaca, 22 of which live in Asia, including Taiwan. Macaca cyclopsis, also known as the Formosan rock macaque (台灣獼猴), is native to Taiwan. It is the only primate species in Taiwan aside from humans. These monkeys love to eat bamboo shoots. It is believed that Taiwan’s Formosan rock ...

Billy Shyu