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 116: Shichifukujin: Your Personal Lucky God
Which of the Seven Lucky Gods is your patron deity and what does it mean? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please...
episode 115: Six New Year's No-Nos
In old Japan there were six rules, six things you weren't allowed to do on the first three days of the New Year. How do you score on the Six No Nos List? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like...
episode 114: Temple Statues: Why All the Red Bibs?
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? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like...
episode 113: Karasu: Japanese Crows, Myths and Superstitions
The myth and superstition around Japanese crows/karasu is long and fascinating, sometimes quite weird. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story...
episode 112: Goshuin: Temple or Shrine Stamps
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. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon....
episode 111: Creepy Story Time: Hashihime / The Bridge Maiden
My version of a creepy Japanese legend called Uji no Hashi Hime/The Maiden of the Bridge. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you...
episode 110: Ōkami: Japanese Wolf Part 2 Legends and Lore
In part 2 of the ōkami, the Japanese wolf, I talk more about the legends and lore behind the beautiful beast. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a...
episode 109: Ōkami: Japanese Wolf Part 1
Kitsune are everywhere, games, manga, anime, artwork, guarding shrines, possessing people. But what do you know about Japanese wolves? Maybe not so much? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like...
episode 108: Hunting for a Tsuchinoko
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. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to...
episode 107: Your Own Personal Buddha
Who is your own patron Buddhist deity? Listen and find out! is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit . Please...