Why Samurai Believed in Frogs 🐸✨

The beauty of Japanese woodcuts (ukiyo-e) wasn’t only in their bold lines and colors — it was in the beliefs they carried. 🐸🎎

In Japan, frogs (kaeru) symbolized luck, courage, and the hope of returning home safely. Samurai saw frogs as guardians, and artists captured that faith in timeless ukiyo-e prints.

This short explores how art and folklore meet — where even the smallest creature could hold the power of protection.

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