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Japan ArchivesE73B - Becoming Maiko / SenryuWe continue to explore the life of Mineko as she grows closer to becoming a Geisha. But sadly, these next few years are going to be filled with bad memories and loss.
From Heather today, a Senryu about a Geisha.
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Written by Thomas and Hea...2022-04-1744 min
Japan ArchivesE70 - Making Withered Trees Bloom / KarutaToday the fairy tale of the Man Who Made Withered Trees to Bloom once more.
And from Heather some form of Karuta poetry challenge for myself. Be sure to vote for the poem I need to memorise!
And also a small tangent on the ideas behind sumiko gurashi.
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Japan ArchivesE69B - Listener Q+AWe reached our milestone of 100 episodes! This week we continue to answer your listener questions about life in Japan!
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-11-0756 min
Japan ArchivesE69A - Listener Q+AWe reached our milestone of 100 episodes! So this week we answers your listener question about life in Japan!
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-10-1752 min
Japan ArchivesB16 - The Crucifixion of SōgorōThe short tale of the man known as Sōgorō. His death, and the reasons behind it.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-10-1514 min
Japan ArchivesB15 - The Courtesan's AbyssA short tale, of a hidden mine, and the lives that were lost to keep it a secret.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-10-1314 min
Japan ArchivesE68 - Kukai / SenryūToday something new, a topic recommended by the Professor himself.
We look into the life of the Buddhist Monk known as Kūkai, and his devotion to the Shingon Sect.
And from Heather today, we have an amusing senryu.
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Japan ArchivesE67 - The Song the Marsh Demon Sung / Matsuo BashōDelving back into the stories of the Ainu people today with the song of the Marsh God.
And for the poem today, we have an autumnal theme from Matsuo Bashō.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-10-0325 min
Japan ArchivesE66C - Tattooing: The Suikoden / Priest NōinWe finish up our exploration into tattooing at least for now with a look into some of the characters from The Suikoden. What were they like? And what were their tattoos should you wish to have them yourself?
And for the poem today we head back to our favourite book, One Hudred Poets, with a poem from Priest Nōin.
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Japan ArchivesE66B - Tattooing: Animal Symbolism / Japanese PhraseWe continue today with our exploration of tattooing in Japan. Looking this time at the kinds of animal one might see as well as the meaning behing them. And from Heather today, we have a Japanese phrase.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-08-2236 min
Japan ArchivesE66A - Tattooing: A History / SenryuWe're back with a look into the history behind tattooing in Japan. It didn't always have the same connotations it does now, so let's delve into its origins this episode
And from Heather she has a new annonymous Senryu for us to enjoy today.
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Japan ArchivesB14 - Proverbs Pt.2Whilst we await Heather's return to us. Here are some new Japanese Proverbs for you. One of which I am sure Heather will love under her new circumstances.
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Written by Thomas.2021-06-1308 min
Japan ArchivesE64 - To Hell and Back / SenryuToday we tell the horror story of the Fuji Cave, the story we came across when we told the tale of Yasuke. Its a dark tale of punishment and death, and not for the faint of heart. And to end out the show today we have a Senryu from Heather.
*DISCLAIMER* Todays episode is not for children.
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Japan ArchivesE63 - Turtle Folklore / Issa & BaiseiHeather takes the reigns today giving us an intro into some of the history behind the turtle in Japan. And from myself today we have two poems from Issa and Baisei about turtles.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-05-3034 min
Japan ArchivesE62 - The Exploits of Okuninushi / SenryuToday we continue on from Episode 44 with our story of Shinto Mythology. We pick up where we left off, with one of the desendants of Susano-o, Okuninushi. And from Heather we have a new Senryu.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-05-2339 min
Japan ArchivesE61 - Golden Week / Matsuo BashōWith Golden Week just recently over we decided to have a look into its history and when it originated.
And for a poem I stumbled across one by Basho about relaxation.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-05-1637 min
Japan ArchivesE60E - War and Betrayal / Ōshikōchi no MitsuneOur story sadly draws to its close as we end the tale of Yasuke, the once slave who became Samurai under Nobunaga. We hope you enjoyed coming along for this journey into the mans life.
And from Heather a poem from a new poet, a man known as Ōshikōchi no Mitsune
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Japan ArchivesE60D - To Become Samurai / KotozawaYasuke returns now our schedules have settled down. Today we continue on from his fateful meeting with Nobunaga and we will see just how much his ife is about to change now that he working for the man who wished to unite Japan.
And to end out our episode, from Heather we have another Kotozawa for you to enjoy.
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Japan ArchivesB13 - Jimmu's SuccessorsToday we fill in the timeline from the First Emperor to the 10th. And surprisingly there isn't much known about these rulers. So here is the little that we know.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-04-2827 min
Japan ArchivesE60C - Meeting Oda Nobunaga / Sakura SongContinuing where we left off in the story of Yasuke with the fateful meeting of him and Oda Nobunaga.
And from heather today we have a soong from her. As it is the Cherry Blossom season, she has for you a verse from the Sakura Song.
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Japan ArchivesE60B - The Road to Kyoto / Matsuo BashoWe continue the tale of Yasuke. Through the end of the year until Chsitmas Day and then all the way to Easter Sunday when he finally reaches Kyoto for the first time. And comes one step closer to meeting the future unifier of Japan, Oda Nobunaga.
And from Heather today a poem from Matsuo Basho.
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Intro an...2021-03-2149 min
Japan ArchivesE60A - Arriving in Japan / HayaguchiToday we start the tale of Yasuke. A man from Africa who made it to the rank of Samurai. We hope you enjoy it.
And from Heather we have another Tongue Twister.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-03-0752 min
Japan ArchivesE59 - The Bamboo Cutters Daughter / Children's GameAfter many crashes with my laptop. This episode finally got editted and done!
Today we tell the tale of The Bamboo Cutter and his Daughter. We hope you enjoy the tale.
And from Heather today we have a children's game from Japan.
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Intro and Outro music by The Kyoto Connection available on the freemusicarchive.2021-02-2854 min
Japan ArchivesB12 - The Vampire Cat of NabeshimaToday we delve into the tale of the Vampire Cat. A Bake Neko, who preyed on a Prince of Hizen.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-02-1035 min
Japan ArchivesE58 - The Yokai behind Pokemon / KuzunohaWell today we delve into some of the Yokai in Japanese Folklore and which Pokemon were inspired by them.
And from Heather today, a quote from a Yokai.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-02-021h 04
Japan ArchivesE57 - A Brief History of Noodles / Kobayashi IssaToday Heather takes us back into Japanese culinary history with a brief history of some of the forms of noodles from Japan. We hope you enjoy!
And for the poem today, we return to Kobayashi Issa.
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Written by Thomas and H...2021-01-2254 min
Japan ArchivesE56 - The Tongue Cut Sparrow / Takarai KikakuAnother Folktale for you today from Japan, that of the Tongue Cut Sparrow. A story of an old man, and angry old lady and a loving sparrow. And from Heather a poem by Takarai Kikaku.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2021-01-1437 min
Japan ArchivesE55 - The Life and Poems of ManzeiThe first episode of 2021 is here. We look today into the life as well as the poems of the Priest known as Manzei, looking into the life that led him to compose his poetry sequence later in life.
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Written by Thomas and H...2021-01-0432 min
Japan ArchivesB11 - Santa Kuro, A Christmas TaleToday to round out the year we have a bonus for you. A christmas tale set in Japan.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-12-2518 min
Japan ArchivesE54C - Reigns End / Tongue TwisterWe draw to a close the life of the first Emperor Jimmu as we see him bringing to an end his years of battling with him finally settling down to create his first city.
And from Heather today we have a colourful tongue twister.
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Japan ArchivesE54B - Divine Crow / Higuchi IchiyoToday we continue to see the unification of Japan as we delve more into the life and times of the first Emperor, Jimmu.
And for todays poem, Heather fulfilled her challenge, and has a poem by Higuchi Ichiyo.
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Japan ArchivesE54A - The First Emperor / ChourokuWe're back! (again)
Moving house is a challenge and I finally got internet again to record and get episodes out to you.
So we are starting it all off with our first dive into the first Emperor or Japan, Emperor Jimmu.
And today from Heather we have our last Senryu for a while, from someone known as Chouroku.
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Japan ArchivesE53 - Kettles and Sparrows / SenryūWe're back!
And to get us back into the swing of things we found two short folktales from The Folk Lore Record dating to 1878.
And we continue with Heather our exploration of Senryū.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-10-2127 min
Japan ArchivesUpdate: Be back in a WeekHey guys just a quick update to say we're ok and we'll be back next week. We haven't gone anywhere!
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-10-1300 min
Japan ArchivesE52 - The Love of Asagao / SenryūToday a tale of Lovers, Japanese Fans, and the beautiful Morning Glory.
And for the poetry section, we begin our dive back into the genre of Senryū.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-09-1432 min
Japan ArchivesE51 - Kintaro the Golden Boy / Minamoto no SanetomoToday we delve into a new Japanese Fairytales with the Tale of Kintaro the Golden Boy. A boy with otherworldly strength.
And for the poem today we go back to the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu with a poem by Minamoto no Sanetomo.
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2020-08-3138 min
Japan ArchivesE50 - World's Oldest Companies / ProverbToday we look at some of the oldest companies not just in Japan but in the entire world. From sake, to tea, to metal and onsens we take a tour into this old places of business.
And from Heather today we have a proverb about bugs.
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Japan ArchivesB10 - The Ninja MagicianIn today's bonus episode Thomas shares the story of magician Kashin Koji, who lived during the 1500s. Be amazed at his feats of legerdemain!
Don't try these tricks at home.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-08-2010 min
Japan ArchivesE49 - The Sacred Regalia / Otomo no YakamochiEngland has its Crown Jewels. But Japan has something very different, a sacred Sword, jewel and Mirror of mythological orogins. Today we try to piece together their long history.
And for the poem today, we have one by Otomo no Yakamochi.
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2020-08-1038 min
Japan ArchivesE48 - Iroha and FirefliesToday we delve into a poem from the 10th century known as Iroha that I came across during my research, a poem that is also a perfect pangram.
And continuing the literary theme today, we have a song from Heather about fireflies.
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2020-07-3136 min
Japan ArchivesE47 - Sushi / KotozawaIt's time for another dive into culinary history from Heather with our first look into the history of Sushi. We hope you enjoy this episode, I know we had a lot of fun recording this one!
And for the literary corner, we have a new kotozawa for you all.
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Japan ArchivesE46 - The Peony LanternIt's time for our summer ghost story, and the tale of Tsuyu and the Peony Lantern. And for the poem today we look into the language of flowers and explore the meaning of the poeny in Japan with a poem by Buson.
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Japan ArchivesE45 - Beginning BashōToday is our first look into the life of Matsuo Bashō. The man who has fast become one of our favourite poets on the show.
Don't worry, there will be more about him in the future. Today is our introduction into the man and legendary poet.
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VAASL MEMBER SPOTLIGHTHeather Thomas: York Region Librarian of the YearMeet Heather Thomas! Heather is known for her energy and innovation. Listen to find out how Heather thrives on creating a positive and inviting space for students, staff, and the community.2020-06-2539 min
Japan ArchivesE44 - Yamato no Orochi / Matsuo BashoOur first episode of year two continues on from our very first year with a story from Shinto and we continue where we left off after Susano-o was exiled from Heaven. And on his way to Yomi he comes across the dragon known as Yamato no Orochi.
And to tide you over until our Basho episode next week, we have a little poem by him for you all.
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2020-06-1941 min
Japan Archives1st Year ReviewThe good, bad, the ugly. What we did well, what we did badly. The things we changed, the things we added.
Its our first year anniversary so we want to take a look back at our show and have a talk about how we feel we have done in our first year.
Thank you so much to everyone who has tuned in this year and encouraged us to keep going!
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Japan ArchivesE43 - Kappa / Hakushu KitaharaHeather and I round out our first year of podcasting with a dive into the creature known as the Kappa. Now cutesified, it has quite the sinister past, many times attacking people for their 'life force.'
And today we also have a song by Hakushu Kitahara about a little bird.
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Japan ArchivesE42B - Falling BlossomsToday we finish up the story of Cherry Ingram, but we also delve into some aspects of WW2 and see how the symbolism of the cherry tree changed dramatically as WW2 came closer and how it even fuelled the kamikaze pilots of the war.
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Japan ArchivesB08 - Imaro and the WaniToday the short myth known as Imaro and the Wani, we'll also look into the authors behind this tale and have a little discussion as to what the creature known as the Wani actually was.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-05-2013 min
Japan ArchivesE42A - A Passion for Cherry Blossoms / SenryūToday, we finally have the cherry blossom book we have been waiting for and so we are going to delve into the life of Collingwood Ingram and see how his passion for Japanese cherry blossoms formed, his later realisation that they were dying in Japan and his want to save them. And for the poem today we are going to start learning of a poetic form known as Senryū.
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Japan ArchivesE41 - Hokusai / Mukai KyoraiToday we look into some of the life of the artist known by many of Hokusai. We'll learn about some of the many prints he made during his lifetime as well as some of the many, many names he had over the course of his life. And for the poem today we look into the theme of 'Sabi' with a poem by Mukai Kyorai.
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Japan ArchivesE40 - Cat Foklore #1 / Takashi MatsumotoThis week we look at some of the supernatural cats from Japan's History . From the Mikeneko, to the Nekomata, Neko Musume and and Maneki Neko we take you on a tour of just some of the many strange cats from Japan. And for the poem today we have one from the poet called Takashi Matsumoto.
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Japan ArchivesB07 - The Tatoo CollectorToday a short strange tale about Fukushi Masaichi. The man who collected tatoos from people, and we also have a brief discussion on tatoos in general in Japan and how they are seen to this day.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-04-2912 min
Japan ArchivesB06 - ProverbsAs promised here is the little Bonus on some more Japanese proverbs for you to learn. We hope you enjoy.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-04-2911 min
Japan ArchivesE39 - First Antartic Expedition / Yosa no BusonToday we coming right into modern history with Japan's first attempt at reaching the South Pole, with a team led by Nobu Shirase. And for the poem, we return to a poet from one of our very early episodes; Yosa Buson.
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Japan ArchivesE38 - Hachiko. The Dog who Waited / BaizanToday we talk about something well known from Japan, the dog known as Hachiko.
And for the poet, we have a lesser known man perhaps known as Sone Baizan.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-04-1735 min
Japan ArchivesE37 - The Song the Black Fox God Sang / Japanese ProverbToday we take our first look into a tale from the Ainu people of Japan, a tale told by the Black Fox God. And we have another Japanese Proverb for you to learn.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-04-1035 min
Japan ArchivesE36 - A Brief History of Rice / Master KenshoToday Heather gives us a brief culinary history into rice. And it's one we will definately have to come back to!
And for the poem today, we have one by Master Kensho.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-04-0347 min
Japan ArchivesE35 - Light Returns / Takarai KikakuBack continuing the story of the Shinto mythologies, and today we found out how they coaxed the Sun Goddess Amaterasu back out of the Heavenly Rock Cave.
And for the poem today, we have one by Takarai Kikaku.
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Japan ArchivesE34 - Oni / Sakura Pt.2Today we finally look into the origins of the Oni as well as what people often see them as.
And for the literary section today, Heather talks us through the 'New' first verse of the Sakura song.
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Written by Thomas an...2020-03-2037 min
Japan ArchivesB05 - Peacock PowerA bonus tale today, taking us back to the life of En no Ozunu.
We listen to the tale of his Peacock Power as well as his run in with the Deity Hitokotonushi.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-03-1822 min
Japan ArchivesE33 - Mirrors / Sakura Pt.1We're back!
And today we wanted to look into some stories surrounding Japanese Mirrors as well as learning a little about Japanese Cheery Blossoms. (After all it is the blossom season.)
And today Heather also tells us about the Sakura Song.
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Japan ArchivesB04 - Hospital Check-upChecking in with Heather today as she is still in the hospital.
She'll enlighten us a little about hospitals in Japan and I shall talk a little about some historical facts about Japanese Healthcare.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-03-0421 min
Japan ArchivesE32 - Ninja ArsenalNinja weapons! Ninja clothes! Ninja food! Ninja... poem!
Everything is Ninja today as I test Heather in a few scenarios, to see how she would fare as a Ninja.
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Japan ArchivesE31 - Lady Tomoe / Tongue TwisterToday we learn about Lady Tomoe, a woman renowned for her fighting prowess as one of the onna-bugeisha, the female Samurai.
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Written by Thomas an...2020-02-1441 min
Japan ArchivesB03 - The Oni Zenki and GokiTodays bonus episode links us back to En no Ozunu from Episode 22. And we learn today of his exploits involving the Oni Zenki and Goki who terrorized the people of Nara Prefecture.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-02-1204 min
Japan ArchivesE30 - The Bean Throwing Festival / Emperor KokoToday is the week of Setsubun, the Bean Throwing Festival. A festival of luck and for driving away the evil Oni. We'll talk about it's origins, the rituals and folklore behind it and Heather will tell us a little of her first hand experience at one of these festivals.
And for the poem we head back to the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu and hear a poem by the Emperor Koko.
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Japan ArchivesE29 - The Mother of Japanese Whiskey / Matsuo BashoToday were back into modern history, with the story of Rita Mastaka. The woman who helped jump start whiskey making in Japan.
And for today's poem, its Thomas' turn, and he has found one about alcohol.
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Written by Thomas and He...2020-01-3132 min
Japan ArchivesE28 - Shark Man / Soboku TaniToday is the strange tale of the Samebito - The Shark Man.
And Heather is back with another poem, this time by Soboku Tani.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-01-2430 min
Japan ArchivesE27 - Legends of Himeji Castle / Tongue TwisterWell today we look into some of the legends surrounding the castle of Himeji.
And Heather gives us a Tongue Twister and a quick lesson in Japanese grammer.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2020-01-1731 min
Japan ArchivesB02 - Yuki ya konko (A Snow Song)As promised Heather is here to song for you, the Yuki Song, we talked about in our Christmas Episode.
It's a super short episode today, but either way, we hope you enjoy her version of the song.
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Japan ArchivesE26 - Okiku and the Nine Plates / Nakao KaishiToday we delve into another Japanese Ghost Story - The story of Okiku and her untimely demise.
And for the poem today, we have our first 'poem of lament,' by a man known as Nakao Kaishi.
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Written by Thomas an...2020-01-1029 min
Japan ArchivesE25 - The Temples of Ueno ParkHello everyone. Our first episode of 2020 is here!
We're live today, Heather and I taking a walk around Ueno Park as we talk a little about the temples histories.
**As we are outside today, lots of background park noises, so earphones are probably better for todays episode**
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Japan ArchivesE24 - Christmas in Japan Live / Yuki ya KonkoA very special Christmas episode! We are recording together with a "live studio audience."
Today we are visiting more modern Japanese history - Christmas in Japan. We are also reading the first verse of a song about snow.
PLEASE NOTE: Our usual intro/outro and music are not used for this special episode. You may hear some background audio from our audience, although we tried to edit as much as possible.
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Japan ArchivesE23 - The Worms that speak to Ten-Tei / Matsuo BashoToday we look a three things in one, all of them linked. A Yōkai known as the Shōkera, which links to the religion known as Kōshin, with this religion in turn having some interesting connections to some famous monkeys.
And for the poem, we have a Winter Poem from one of our favourites: Bashō.
*DISCLAIMER - we address a mistake within the episode, when we first mention that the monkeys grew their fame from a scroll, we actually meant to say they are famous for their depiction on the carving at the templ...2019-12-2021 min
Japan ArchivesB01 - Sacrifice: ShippeitaroToday we introduce our first bonus episode, and we delve into the folktale known as Shippei Taro, as well as hearing a Japanese tongue twister.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-12-1808 min
Japan ArchivesE22 - En the Pilgrim / Matsuo BashoToday we explore the man known as En the Pilgrim, a man who laid the foundations for the Ninja to come. And for the poem today, we're heading back to hear another from Matsuo Basho.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-12-0622 min
Japan ArchivesE21 - Darkness Falls / Japanese ProverbToday we go back to the time of the Shinto Gods and find out what caused the sun to hide from Heaven and Earth, casting it into eternal darkness. And today, we have no poem, we've decided to give you a proverb instead.
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Japan ArchivesE20 - Sole Japanese aboard the Titanic / Fujiwara no TadahiraToday we look a little into the life of Masabumi Hosono, the only Japanese person to have boarded the Titanic. And for the poem this week, we have one from Fujiwara no Tadahira.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-11-2231 min
Japan ArchivesE19 - Japanese Curry / Otomo YakamochiThis week we're trying our first culinary episode with Heather giving us a look into Japanese Curry.
And for the poem, we have one from Otomo Yakamochi.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-11-1525 min
Japan ArchivesE18 - The Bell of Miidera / FurusatoThis week we look into two stories around the Bell which hangs in the temple of Miidera.
And for the poem, we have a song instead sung by Heather, known as Furusato.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-11-0826 min
Japan ArchivesE17B - Sacrifice: Hitobashira / Saigyo HoshiThis week we finish off our two-part episode on Human Sacrifice. This week looking into the practice of Hitobashira.
And for the poem this week, we have one by Saigyo Hoshi.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-11-0126 min
Japan ArchivesE17A - Sacrifice: Human / Moriya Sen'anToday we look into some of the stories surrounding the belief in human sacrifice.
And for the poem we have a reading from Moriya Sen'an.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-10-2522 min
Japan ArchivesE16 - The Devil's Gate / Sarumaru TaifuToday we're looking into the belief known as the Devil's Gate and how to combat the evil it can bring.
And for the poet this week, we have the man of mystery by the name of Sarumaru Taifu.
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Japan ArchivesE15 - Son of a Peach / Fujiwara no TeikaToday we bring to you the folktale of Momotaro, the Peach Boy.
And for the poem, we're looking into 2 poems by Fujiwara no Teika.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-10-0426 min
Japan ArchivesE14B - 1000円: Mount Fuji Tales. Hei! Sei my Name / Yamabe no AkahitoFuji is one of the most iconic symbols of Japan. So today we look into some of the facts and stories around this sacred mountain.
And for today's poem we have a poem by Yamabe no Akahito.
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Japan ArchivesE14A - 1000円: The man on the note. Hei! Sei my Name / Yosa no BusonToday we look into the Scientist Hideyo Noguchi. The man depicted on the 1000円 note.
We'll talk a little about the typhoon which affected myself and Chiba as well as having a poem by Yosa no Buson.
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Japan ArchivesE13 - Palace Sparrows / Fujiwara no SanekataA shorter episode today in the aftermath of having no power in Chiba from the recent Typhoon.
A short story about Fujiwara no Sanekata.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-09-1307 min
Japan ArchivesE12 - When Day became Night / Fujiwara no IetakaToday we delve into the story of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and her Brother Tsukiyomi, the Moon God.
And Heather has a poem today by Fujiwara no Ietaka.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-09-0631 min
Japan ArchivesE11 - Superstitions / Yuyake KoyakeToday we take a look into a few Japanese Superstitions.
And Heather has for us today a song. One we have mentioned a few times so far in our past episodes.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-08-3030 min
Japan ArchivesE09 - Izumo Province (Mythological Creation) / Yasumi RoanToday we're back into the realm of Mythology with the origins of the Province of Izumo.
And of the poem, we have another reading from Yasumi Roan.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-08-0919 min
Japan ArchivesE08B - Order 9066 and 1000 Cranes / Daini SanmiThe last of our two part Episode looking into some of the events of World War Two. Two stories today, one from the West Coast of America and another from Hiroshima.
With the poem by Daini Sanmi.
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Japan ArchivesE08A - Righteous Among Nations / Yamanoue no OkuraToday is the first of a 2 part episode with today's episode looking into the life of Chiune Sugihara. The savior of 1000's of Jews during the Holocaust.
And for the poem this week, we have a haiku by Yamanoue no Okura.
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Japan ArchivesE07 - Target: Nobunaga / Kobayashi IssaWe're taking our first glimpse into the Ninja today. Looking into lives and exploits of a man known as Sugitani Zenjubo.
And for the poem, we have a Haiku from the man known as Kobayashi Issa.
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Japan ArchivesE06 - Lord of Rice / Matsuo BashoHeading into the realm of Folklore today we look into the story of Fujiwara Hidesato.
And for the poem, we have a Haiku from the man known as Bashō.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-07-1230 min
Japan ArchivesE05 - Weaver of HeavenFestival time is just around the corner in Japan. So we're taking a look into the story behind the festival known as Tanabata.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-07-0520 min
Japan ArchivesE04 - Samurai Weatherman / Firefly SongToday we look into a Samurai who not only was an expert in his field, but one who could control the weather. And for the poem this week, we have something a little different for you; a traditional children's song.
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Japan ArchivesE03 - Death of a Goddess / Fujiwara no YoshitakaToday we delve into the death of the Goddess Izanami, and for the poem, we have a reading from a poet known as Fujiwara no Yoshitaka.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-06-2025 min
Japan ArchivesE02 - Iron Rat / Ono no KomachiToday we look into the Yokai known as Tesso and how he came to be, with a poem from the poet Ono no Komachi.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-06-1425 min
Japan ArchivesE01 - Heavenly Spear / Yasumi RoanToday we're discussing the first islands born in Shinto Mythology, with a poem by the poet Yasumi Roan.
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Written by Thomas and Heather.2019-06-0722 min