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Uncanny Productions
Uncanny Japan
Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
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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4.8 stars from 523 ratings
Great fun and well done
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“I love all things Japan, and hope to visit someday. Meanwhile, this podcast offers the culture, ambience, history and humor I’m looking for. I highly recommend this podcast!”
jenniwren13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
Great!
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“Love learning about so many aspects of Japanese folklore. A little difficult to hear in a few episodes here and there as there are often ambient/background sound, but I found that it works best on headphones in a quiet environment. Really immersive that way.”
Jpngs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
Wonderful!
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“Such a soothing voice and the background noise is wonderful! The stories and legends fascinating and a little disturbing (in a good way) Listening trough all the back catalogue right now! Can only recommend this podcast! Lovely!❤️”
Bipolargirl! via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/22/24
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Published 03/30/24
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