Temple Statues: Why All the Red Bibs? (Ep. 114)
While strolling through the grounds of a Japanese temple or shrine you have no doubt seen the endearing sight of a statues decked out in red bibs. But why? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. He...
16 Joulu 202221min
Karasu: Japanese Crows, Myths and Superstitions (Ep. 113)
The myth and superstition around Japanese crows/karasu is long and fascinating, sometimes quite weird. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Sooth...
1 Joulu 202223min
Goshuin: Temple or Shrine Stamps (Ep. 112)
Goshuin are special stamps you can get when you visit a shrine or temple. In this episode I'll tell you what exactly they are, how to get them, and the manners involved. Uncanny Japan is author Thers...
18 Marras 202228min
Creepy Story Time: Hashihime / The Bridge Maiden (Ep. 111)
My version of a creepy Japanese legend called Uji no Hashi Hime/The Maiden of the Bridge. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories P...
31 Loka 202231min
Ōkami: Japanese Wolf Part 2 Legends and Lore (Ep. 110)
In part 2 of the ōkami, the Japanese wolf, I talk more about the legends and lore behind the beautiful beast. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and Th...
17 Loka 202221min
Ōkami: Japanese Wolf Part 1 (Ep. 109)
Kitsune are everywhere, games, manga, anime, artwork, guarding shrines, possessing people. But what do you know about Japanese wolves? Maybe not so much? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her ...
30 Syys 202224min
Hunting for a Tsuchinoko (Ep. 108)
The tsuchinoko is a mysterious, mythical creature that can be seen and heard all over Japan since ancient times, but not one has ever been captured. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other...
16 Syys 202220min
Your Own Personal Buddha (Ep. 107)
Who is your own patron Buddhist deity? Listen and find out! Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books in...
31 Elo 202227min
