The Folktale Project

Jun 18

Jun 18 Ep. 887 - Watanabé cuts off the Oni's Arm - A Japanese Legend

Daniel Scholz

Fairy Tale, Fairytale, Folklore, Japanese Fairy World, Japanese Folktales, William Elliot Griffis

Our final story from Japan this week features the hero Watanabé as he guards the city of Kioto from the oni.

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Jun 14

Jun 14 Ep. 885 - The Waterfall of Yoro, or the Fountain of Youth - A Japanese Legend

Daniel Scholz

Fairy Tale, Fairytale, Folklore, Japanese Fairy World, Japanese Folktales, Legends, Myths, William Elliot Griffis

This week we're in Japan for three new stories, one of a place, one of a creature, and one of a hero. Our story of a place, 'The Waterfall of Yoro' is also a tale of filial love, in honor of the coming Father's Day weekend.

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May 22

May 22 Ep. 717 - Watanabé Kills the Great Spider - A Japanese Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Japanese Fairy World, Japanese Folktales, William Elliot Griffis

In our final story from Japan 'Watanabé Kills the Great Spider' we get a tale of heroism from the men of Raikō, the hero who adopted Kintarō in Monday's tale.

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May 20

May 20 Ep. 716 - The Fox and The Badger - A Japanese Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Japanese Fairy World, Japanese Folktales, William Elliot Griffis

'The Fox and The Badger' is a Japanese story about deceit and retribution that I'm sure I've told a version of before but I still really, really enjoy this version.

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May 18

May 18 Ep. 715 - Kintarō, or the Wild Baby - A Japanese Folktale

Daniel Scholz

Japanese Folktales, Japanese Fairy World, William Elliot Griffis

Our first story from Japan this week is the origin of a long running hero. From folklore to anime and video games children have loved 'Kintarō, or the Wild Baby'.

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