Shochikubai: Pine, Bamboo, Plum and Samurai Shade (Ep. 138)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Release Date: 12/15/2023
Bodhidharma Zazen (Ep. 163)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Listen to the story of Bodhidharma, the blue-eyed monk who brought Zen to China, and his legendary feats - from crossing rivers on reeds to meditating until his legs fell off. Learn how his teachings evolved into modern Zen practices, and get practical guidance for starting your own meditation practice. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books...
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The Salt God and the Magic of Salt (Ep. 162)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Did you know there is a Shinto kami (god or spirit) of salt? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution):
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Turbo Granny and Her Fast-Footed Friends (Ep. 161)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Turbo Granny is a Japanese urban legend about a fleet-footed old woman, but did you know she has friends? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: Buy Me a Coffee (one-time...
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Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons - Enticing Language (Ep. 160)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons — Enticing Language and a Quiz! [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution):
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Story Time: "Go-Away Monkey" (Ep. 159)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Okappa, a young woman living in a town ravaged by disease, encounters a traveling performer, Hanshiro, and his monkey, Fukumimi. WARNING: This story starts out explicit without using explicit language. It's not for children who are old enough to read between the lines. From Thersa Matsuura's Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story collection "The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales", now available as an audiobook everywhere. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author...
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Lafcadio Hearn's Haunting Story, Botan Dōrō: The Peony Lantern (Ep. 158)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Follow the tragic tale of Hagiwara, a young samurai from Edo in this retelling of Lafcadio Hearn's "The Peony Lantern". [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: Buy Me a Coffee...
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Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories (Ep. 157)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e prints and modern horror films. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: ...
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Supernatural Trees Part 1: Bloodthirsty and Cursed (Ep. 156)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Japanese folklore features various tree spirits, like Kodama protectors and Jubokko bloodsuckers, with camellias shifting from auspicious to ominous. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on...
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A Skit and a Caterpillar Cult: Tokoyo no Kami (Ep. 155)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): ...
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Moshi Moshi! You're About to Meet Some Demons! (Ep. 154)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone "moshi moshi" anyway? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] is author . Check out her books including by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Discord: Patreon: Website: YouTube: Bluesky: Mastodon: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Books on Amazon: ...
info_outlineShochikubai means "pine, bamboo, plum" and are considered the three winter friends. You'll find them in New Year decorations as well as another interesting and surprising place. I'll tell more on today's show.
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Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit Patreon.
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Intro music by Julyan Ray Matsuura