Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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episode 73: Tanuki Buttons: This Unbelievable Story Will Blow Your Mind!
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 episode when I talked about the tanuki? Well, keep all that in mind when you listen to today's episode. Things are going to get weird.
Warning: This episode violates the Third Commandment, contains references to male anatomy and has uncensored words that could infect your soul, curve your spine, and keep the country from winning the war. Not safe for 8 year olds. Listener discretion is advised.
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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 on Amazon. 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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CreditsResearched, written, directed, & produced: Thersa Matsuura
Mixed, edited, & sound engineered: Rich Pav
Voice of Terrie and Richard: Terrie and Richard
Voice of tanuki buttons: Julyan Ray
Sniffles, snorts, and chomps of tanuki: Alan Smithee
Foley: Richard and Terrie
That one line about Caligula: Joe Robson
Intro and outro music by Julyan Ray Matsuura.
Atmospheres #9 – Outskirts Of Town by Brian Holtz Music
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Freedom by Alexander Nakarada
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Dawn Of The Apocalypse by Rafael Krux
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