The Ushi Oni is a Japanese legend of an ox-headed demon/ogre. It has different appearances but is often depicted as a giant spider with ox head, soft body and red horns. They are commonly found near w

Which of the Seven Lucky Gods is your patron deity and what does it mean? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast an

In old Japan there were six rules, six things you weren't allowed to do on the first three days of the New Year. How do you score on the Six No Nos List? is author . Her other shows are and . Check

While strolling through the grounds of a Japanese temple or shrine you have no doubt seen the endearing sight of a statues decked out in red bibs. But why? is author . Her other shows are and . Chec

The myth and superstition around Japanese crows/karasu is long and fascinating, sometimes quite weird. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like t

Goshuin are special stamps you can get when you visit a shrine or temple. In this episode I'll tell you what exactly they are, how to get them, and the manners involved. is author . Her other shows a

My version of a creepy Japanese legend called Uji no Hashi Hime/The Maiden of the Bridge. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help suppor

In part 2 of the kami, the Japanese wolf, I talk more about the legends and lore behind the beautiful beast. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd

Kitsune are everywhere, games, manga, anime, artwork, guarding shrines, possessing people. But what do you know about Japanese wolves? Maybe not so much? is author . Her other shows are and . Check

The tsuchinoko is a mysterious, mythical creature that can be seen and heard all over Japan since ancient times, but not one has ever been captured. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out h