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 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 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 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 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...