Cats in Japanese Literature

In this episode, we examine the history of the Aum Affair and its lasting impact on Japanese fiction.We'll start out with the history of new religions in Japan, including Aum Shinrikyo. We'll take a look at Haruki Murakami's non-fiction book, Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and ...  Show more

In this episode, we're taking a look at Yasunari Kawabata's life and work.As we tell his story, we'll ask ourselves two big questions. Is Kawabata really a traditionalist? And what is up with the way he writes about adolescent girls?cw: author suicide, problematic imagery about a ...  Show more

This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on their adventures and see what kind of trouble they get into! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give ...  Show more

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on their adventures and see what ki ...  Show more

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord! Five tales to make you question what really lies out there in wait, and whether curiosity really did kill the cat or not… ...  Show more

Today we have a story adapted from a Japanese fable. Follow along as an artist boy who, as you may have guessed, loved to draw cats, saves a temple from an invading goblin. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on ...  Show more