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Monogatari: Tales from Japan

By: Winnie Tan
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  • Monogatari: Tales from Japan is a podcast that features the many stories, myths, and folk tales from Japan throughout history. Each episode will include 2 tales that centre around a common theme, plus some bonus insights into Japanese culture.
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  • Shapeshifting Critters: the Tanuki

    Shapeshifting Critters: the Tanuki
    Mar 11 2022

    We discover the backstory of the prosperous Tanuki sculpture - one of Japan's most popular symbols. Also in this episode: a charming tale of a shape-shifting Tanuki tea kettle - "Bunbuku Chagama" (分福茶釜). 

    Written and narrated by: Winnie Tan
    Music and production by: Michael Reynolds 
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    15 mins
  • Crane Wives and Origami Birds

    Crane Wives and Origami Birds
    Feb 18 2022

    In this episode, we talk about the crane as a cultural symbol, following up with a traditional Japanese folk tale of a man and his crane wife, called "The Crane Gives Back" (鶴の恩返し). The second half of the episode touches on the significance of the paper crane, and the true story of Sadako Sasaki.

    Monogatari: Tales from Japan is a podcast that features the many stories, myths, and folk tales from Japan throughout history. Each episode will include 2 tales that centre around a common theme, plus some bonus insights into Japanese culture.

    Written and narrated by: Winnie Tan
    Music by: Michael Reynolds
    Produced by: Michael Reynolds

    Winnie is a Tokyo-based writer. Her work has  been featured in Lonely Planet’s Experience Series guidebooks on Japan, Metropolis Magazine, and more. Learn more at http://winnie-tan.com 
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    19 mins
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    Feb 18 2022

    Monogatari: Tales from Japan is a podcast that features the many stories, myths, and folk tales from Japan throughout history. Each episode will include 2 tales that centre around a common theme, plus some bonus insights into Japanese culture.

    Written and narrated by: Winnie Tan
    Music by: Michael Reynolds
    Produced by: Michael Reynolds

    Winnie is a Tokyo-based writer. Her work has  been featured in Lonely Planet’s Experience Series guidebooks on Japan, Metropolis Magazine, and more. Learn more at http://winnie-tan.com 
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    1 min
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Classical Japanese stories, well-retold

I listened with great pleasure, recommend others who are interested in Japanese culture and folklore

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