Jigoku Tayuu: The Mysterious Hell Courtesan (Ep. 74)
The Hell Courtesan (Jigoku Tayuu) is a mysterious figure that appears in art and story in Japan since the 1600s. But who is this beautiful high-ranked oiran who wears a kimono covered in images of hel...
15 Apr 202116min
Rated G Tanuki Buttons: This Unbelievable Story Will Blow Your Mind! (Ep. 73.5)
Here is it already April first and the cherry blossoms are blooming and spring is in the air. I think today is a good day to tell you a story I've been wanting to share for awhile now. Remember last e...
4 Apr 202129min
PG-13 Tanuki Buttons: This Unbelievable Story Will Blow Your Mind! (Ep. 73)
Here is it already April first and the cherry blossoms are blooming and spring is in the air. I think today is a good day to tell you a story I've been wanting to share for awhile now. Remember last e...
1 Apr 202129min
Adorable Tanuki: Fluffy, Shape-Shifting, and Lucky! (Ep. 72)
Tanuki are those adorable, magical animals you find all through Japanese history. They're in folktales, art, legend, and even in modern day manga and anime. In this episode I'll talk about these furry...
15 Mar 202120min
Kan no Mushi: Adorable Parasites Living Inside Your Spine (Ep. 71)
Let me tell you why your toddler might cry at night and throw tantrums and what you can do to remedy. It could be a mythical parasite that lives in their spine. And you might have them, too. Visit th...
28 Feb 202120min
Sanzaru: Three Wise Monkeys and How They Can Help Extend Your Life (Ep. 70)
Everyone is familiar with the Three Wise Monkeys or as they're called in Japan Sanzaru (Three Monkeys). But did you know the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Say No Evil creatures are actually a Japanese pl...
15 Feb 202121min
Cursed Swords That Want to Murder You (Youtou) (Ep. 69)
A Muramasa blade is one of exceptional quality and great bloodlust. It's called a youtou (妖刀) in Japanese. Depending on how you translate that, it could mean cursed sword, mystic sword, or demon sword...
1 Feb 202120min
Enjoying the Luck of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) (Ep. 68)
In Japan the Shichifukujin or Seven Lucky Gods appear in a boat on the first day of the year to impart various kinds of luck on those they deem worthy. Visit the Uncanny Japan website to read the sho...
14 Jan 202117min
