Mon, 18 May 2026 05:37:28 -0400 https://www.winnie-tan.com en-gb © 2026 Monogatari: Tales from Japan yes Japan 01e09df2-1ddb-5131-9920-967a0b62c178 Winnie Tan episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Japan, stories, Tokyo, monogatari, storytelling, myths, folklore, history, Japanese history, Japanese folklore, Japanese stories, culture, Japanese culture Winnie Tan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/svynrxu9sx3vnrenjfgdo19yu8x5?.jpg https://www.winnie-tan.com Shapeshifting Critters: the Tanuki 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 

]]> 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 

]]> Winnie Tan Buzzsprout-10230243 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0900 901 Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese folklore, Japanese mythology, Tanuki, Japanese history, history, culture, folklore, mythology 1 2 full false Crane Wives and Origami Birds 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 

]]> 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 

]]> Winnie Tan Buzzsprout-10099845 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0900 1128 Japan, stories, Tokyo, monogatari, storytelling, myths, folklore, history, Japanese history, Japanese folklore, Japanese stories, culture, Japanese culture 1 1 full false Trailer 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 

]]> 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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