NW Japanese CG Podcast

Episode 5 - The Story of a Futon in Tottri (As Gaeilge)

The Story of a Futon in Tottori tells the tale of a merchant who stops for a night’s rest in an inn in the region of Tottori. The innkeeper, being poor and only recently having established the inn, furnished it with second-hand items, some of which have more history than he bargained for. One item in particular, the futon, prevents the merchant from getting any rest and he eventually learns the tragic tale behind this mysterious piece of furniture. 

Episode 5 - The story of a Futon in Tottori (English)

The Story of a Futon in Tottori tells the tale of a merchant who stops for a night’s rest in an inn in the region of Tottori. The innkeeper, being poor and only recently having established the inn, furnished it with second-hand items, some of which have more history than he bargained for. One item in particular, the futon, prevents the merchant from getting any rest and he eventually learns the tragic tale behind this mysterious piece of furniture.

Episode 4 - A boy who drew cats (As Gaeilge)

A Boy Who Drew Cats is a folktale about exactly that! A young boy from a farming family is sent away to become a monk. Unfortunately, his habit of drawing cats all the time gets him in trouble, and he is sent on his way once again. Watch the video to find out what happens next to the boy who drew cats.

Episode 4 - A Boy who drew cats (English)

A Boy Who Drew Cats is a folktale about exactly that! A young boy from a farming family is sent away to become a monk. Unfortunately, his habit of drawing cats all the time gets him in trouble, and he is sent on his way once again. Watch the video to find out what happens next to the boy who drew cats.

Episode 3 - Fountain of Youth / Tobar na hÓige (As Gaeilge)

The original story of the Fountain of Youth was recorded in English and tells the tale of an elderly woodcutter who discovers the Fountain of Youth and its magical properties. On returning home, he tells his wife about this discovery which leads to a dramatic turn of events.

Episode 3 - The Fountain of Youth / Tobar na hÓige (English)

The original story of the Fountain of Youth was recorded in English and tells the tale of an elderly woodcutter who discovers the Fountain of Youth and its magical properties. On returning home, he tells his wife about this discovery which leads to a dramatic turn of events.

Episode 2 - Urashima Taro (As Gaeilge)

This Japanese folktale tells the story of Urashima Taro, a fisher boy who voyages to the land of eternal youth/summer and spends three years there. He returns to his home village only to find that not three years but several hundred years have passed …. this legend, which is remarkably like the Celtic myth “Oisín in Tír na nÓg”, had been recorded as an “historical incident” in official documents in the 8th century in Japan.

Episode 2 - Urashima Taro (English)

This Japanese folktale tells the story of Urashima Taro, a fisher boy who voyages to the land of eternal youth/summer and spends three years there. He returns to his home village only to find that not three years but several hundred years have passed …. this legend, which is remarkably like the Celtic myth “Oisín in Tír na nÓg”, had been recorded as an “historical incident” in official documents in the 8th century in Japan.

Episode 1 - Yuki On‘na -- Bean Sneachta / Snow Woman (As Gaeilge)

The Yuki On’na (Bean Sneachta in Irish, Snow Woman in English) is a recurring figure in Japanese folklore. In this version of the story, the beautiful, elusive Yuki On’na pays a chilling visit to woodcutters who are sleeping in a stable taking shelter from the storm.
This story was documented by the Japanese-Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn, around 130 years ago in Japan and is brought to your ears by the Yakumo Kamishibai Paper Theatre as part of NWJCG.

Episode 1 - Yuki On‘na -- Bean Sneachta / Snow Woman (English)

The Yuki On’na (Bean Sneachta in Irish, Snow Woman in English) is a recurring figure in Japanese folklore. In this version of the story, the beautiful, elusive Yuki On’na pays a chilling visit to woodcutters who are sleeping in a stable taking shelter from the storm.
This story was documented by the Japanese-Irish Writer Lafcadio Hearn, around 130 years ago in Japan and is brought to your ears by the Yakumo Kamishibai Paper Theatre as part of NWJCG.