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Gleanings in Buddha Fields014 - Within the CircleDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1308 minGleanings in Buddha Fields013 - The Rebirth of KatsugoroDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1331 minGleanings in Buddha Fields012 - Nirvana Part 2Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1333 minGleanings in Buddha Fields011 - Nirvana Part 1Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1338 minGleanings in Buddha Fields010 - Buddhist Allusion in Japanese FolksongDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1338 minGleanings in Buddha Fields009 - In Osaka Part 2Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1330 minGleanings in Buddha Fields008 - In Osaka Part 1Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1341 minGleanings in Buddha Fields007 - Ningyo-No-HakaDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1307 minGleanings in Buddha Fields006 - About Faces in Japanese ArtDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1330 minGleanings in Buddha Fields005 - DustDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1316 minGleanings in Buddha Fields004 - Notes of a Trip to Kyoto Part 2Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1335 minGleanings in Buddha Fields003 - Notes of a Trip to Kyoto Part 1Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1321 minGleanings in Buddha Fields002 - Out Of the StreetDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1314 minGleanings in Buddha Fields001 - A Living GodDiscover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this enlightening journey through Hearns unique perspective and rich observations of a...
2026-02-1337 min
Krewe of JapanLafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (BONUS Rebroadcast)In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special M...
2026-02-131h 12
The Kingless GenerationWeebs of the Ages: Lafcadio Hearn, the “Brownie” who taught Japan to want whitenessLiving in Japan, the dominant image of Lafcadio Hearn is something like: he’s that white man who came to Japan and told us he believed in us—he knew we had it in us to become the honorary-white vassal of Anglo-America that we are today! A new TV drama on the national broadcaster NHK lavishes screen time on a klutzy Lafcadio adorably befuddled by Japanese culture, baffled by the Japanese language, and played by a blue-eyed English actor—which is especially interesting because the real Lafcadio was a brown man born of the last Crusade, or maybe the first color...
2026-02-091h 12
Por un beso que se olvidóHistoria de una mosca, de Lafcadio HearnLafcadio Hearn (1850–1904) fue un escritor e investigador que se instaló en Japón, donde adoptó el nombre Koizumi Yakumo y recopiló numerosos cuentos y leyendas de la tradición japonesa, así como historias más literarias o reflexivas.
"Historia de una mosca" es un cuento que apareció por primera vez en su colección Kotto, en 1902. Forma parte de lo que Hearn escribió sobre insectos, naturaleza y culturas tradicionales, explorando a menudo creencias populares, espiritualidad y la relación entre humanos y el mundo natural.
De todo ello el oyente tendrá sobrada experiencia aquí.
Tras "El niño que dibujaba gatos", llega a...
2026-01-1716 min
Kottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs021 - The Eater of DreamsDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0508 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs020 - Kusa-HibariDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0409 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs019 - In the Dead of the NightDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs018 - PathologicalDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs017 - ReveryDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0413 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs016 - A Matter of CustomDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0405 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs015 - GakiDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0425 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs014 - A Drop of DewDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs013 - FirefliesDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0438 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs012 - Heike-ganiDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0404 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs011 - A Woman's Diary Part 2Discover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0433 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs010 - A Woman's Diary Part 1Discover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0435 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs009 - The Story of ChugoroDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0410 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs008 - Story of a PheasantDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0405 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs007 - Story of a FlyDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0405 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs006 - The Story of O-KameDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0408 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs005 - ShiryoDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs004 - IkiryoDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0410 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs003 - Common SenseDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs002 - In a Cup of TeaDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0407 minKottō - being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs001 - The Legend Of Yurei-DakiDiscover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and often mysterious facets of Japanese culture. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 min
In Ghostly Japan015 - At YaidzuDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0423 minIn Ghostly Japan014 - Story of a TenguDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0411 minIn Ghostly Japan013 - Ingwa-BanashiDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0410 minIn Ghostly Japan012 - SuggestionDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0405 minIn Ghostly Japan011 - Japanese Buddhist ProverbsDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0436 minIn Ghostly Japan010 - Bits of PoetryDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0423 minIn Ghostly Japan009 - UlulationDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0416 minIn Ghostly Japan008 - Footprints of the BuddhaDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0419 minIn Ghostly Japan007 - A Passional Karma pt 2Dive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0428 minIn Ghostly Japan006 - A Passional Karma pt 1Dive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0428 minIn Ghostly Japan005 - SilkwormsDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0414 minIn Ghostly Japan004 - A Story of DivinationDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0410 minIn Ghostly Japan003 - IncenseDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0435 minIn Ghostly Japan002 - FurisodeDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0406 minIn Ghostly Japan001 - FragmentDive into a captivating collection of 14 stories curated by Lafcadio Hearn, where the realms of Japanese folklore and non-fiction intertwine. Hearn not only shares chilling ghost tales, such as A Passional Karma, which explores the theme of eternal love between a young couple, but also offers insights into Japanese culture through Buddhist proverbs, the significance of incense, and the nations deep appreciation for poetry. This enchanting anthology promises to transport you to a world where the supernatural and the cultural coexist harmoniously. (Summary by Availle)
2025-12-0405 min
Read Japanese LiteratureLafcadio Hearn—The Master of the Japanese Ghost StoryIn this episode, we explore the enduring legacy of Greek/English/Irish/American/Japanese author Lafcadio Hearn and the ghost story The Peony Lantern.We'll start out by looking at Hearn's life. We'll discuss the long history of the story Boton Doro, more commonly known as The Peony Lantern, including its most famous incarnation under Hearn's pen. And then we'll look at two modern adaptations of the story by Aoko Matsuda and Kyoko Nakajima.Notes and sources on the episode page. Transcript available.Buy on In Ghostly Japan on Bookshop to support RJL....
2025-10-2954 min
Tijd voor een mooi verhaal37. Lafcadio Hearn 'Het verhaal van Hoïchi zonder oren'Tijd voor een mooi verhaal. Vandaag nemen we je mee in een Japans griezelverhaal van schrijver Lafcadio Hearn. De arme en blinde Hoïchi woont in een boeddhistische tempel. Op een avond beveelt de stem van een samoerai hem om mee te komen. Het verhaal The story of Mimi-Nachi-Hoïchi is terug te vinden in de penguin classic Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Ghost Stories en komt oorspronkelijk uit Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things.
2025-10-0131 min
MoncrieffWho was Lafcadio Hearn?We live in a country famed for its writers - this is the land of Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, Shaw and many more. We know these names.But, one name you might not be familiar with, which is very famous elsewhere, is that of Lafcadio Hearn.An exhibition running in Farmleigh House based on Hearn’s 1904 book Kwaidan is aiming to teach Irish people more about his world renowned and most famous book.Paul Murray is the author of ‘A Fantastic Journey: The Life and Literature of Lafcadio Hearn’. He joins Seán to discuss
2025-07-2512 minMoncrieffWho was Lafcadio Hearn?We live in a country famed for its writers - this is the land of Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, Shaw and many more. We know these names.But, one name you might not be familiar with, which is very famous elsewhere, is that of Lafcadio Hearn.An exhibition running in Farmleigh House based on Hearn’s 1904 book Kwaidan is aiming to teach Irish people more about his world renowned and most famous book.Paul Murray is the author of ‘A Fantastic Journey: The Life and Literature of Lafcadio Hearn’. He joins Seán to discuss
2025-07-2512 min
History HouseEpisode 14: Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek-Irish Writer Who Opened Japan to the WorldWarning: This episode briefly discusses themes of a Sexual Nature including Prostitution.The story of Lafcadio Hearn/Koizumi Yakumo, a key figure in introducing Japanese Culture to the Western World.Episode Icon: Lafcadio Hearn, 1. From a photograph taken at Martinique, August 24, 1888, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.Links to photos associated with the episode...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyhouse1.bsky.social/post/3lsro7fjmas2e Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BurYzqv9H/?mibextid...
2025-06-2948 min
Uncanny JapanLafcadio Hearn's "Readings from a Dream Book": Mystical Meditations on Consciousness (Ep. 170)Sometimes we all need a little break from reality, and that's exactly what I'm offering in this deeply contemplative episode. Against the backdrop of soothing Pacific Ocean waves recorded on the Japanese coast, I read Lafcadio Hearn's complete mystical piece "Readings from a Dream Book."
This work from his collection "Shadowings" takes us into a dream realm where text appears and vanishes on phantom pages, revealing fragments of cosmic wisdom. We encounter a wave that fears breaking, pleading with the sea about the nature of eternal return, and souls trapped within a failing body, discussing the consequences...
2025-04-2227 minKrewe of JapanLafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (A Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special)2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi, legendary chef John Folse, Captain of t...
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