Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange... more
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Take a journey through the historical walking routes of old Edo Japan, focusing on the Gokaido (Five Edo Routes). Learn... more
Meet Fudomyō, the fierce-looking but benevolent Buddhist deity who, despite his intimidating appearance with wild eyes and fangs, exists to... more
Listen to the story of Bodhidharma, the blue-eyed monk who brought Zen to China, and his legendary feats - from... more
Did you know there is a Shinto kami (god or spirit) of salt? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If... more
Turbo Granny is a Japanese urban legend about a fleet-footed old woman, but did you know she has friends? [This... more
Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons — Enticing Language and a Quiz! [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click... more
Okappa, a young woman living in a town ravaged by disease, encounters a traveling performer, Hanshiro, and his monkey, Fukumimi.... more