• 132: "The Book of Japanese Folklore" w/ author Thersa Matsuura

  • Nov 17 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast

132: "The Book of Japanese Folklore" w/ author Thersa Matsuura

  • Summary

  • Join us for a lovely chat with Thersa Matsuura, author of The Book of Japanese Folklore. Known for her podcast Uncanny Japan and decades of exploring Japan's cultural myths and legends, Thersa shares insights into her favorite Yokai, her journey through Japanese folklore, and which Yokai she wouldn't like to meet in a dark alley! We also discuss Halloween's rising popularity in Japan, exploring how this Western tradition has been embraced and transformed with a unique Japanese flair.

    Resources for Thersa Matsuura and Her Work:

    Thersa Matsuura

    The Book of Japanese Folklore

    Uncanny Japan

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