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Hello~!

If you've already listened to the most recent episode about the Joro Spider, then you know that we went on a day trip to the actual waterfall where one of the most famous legends about Jorogumo took place. It was my first time there, even though I knew it was only a two-hour drive away and should have gone years ago.

It took me a couple days, but I put together a video of sorts about the trip. It's a little over five minutes. You can watch on double speed, but the idea was for it to be sorta relaxing. I promise, no one is whisked away by an bewitching spider lady. But the area is so enchanting, I can see why one would live there and want to be left alone.

There is more to catch up on, but I'm dragging and need to run get some stuff done before bed. More very soon. XOXO,

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Comments

Daniel

Very neat, but why so much barbed wire??

Daniel

Love the volcanic columns at the waterfall. Spider wife might be worth it… hmmm

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

Yes, exactly. I meant to mention them. Aren't they stunning. Also, many a man has thought the same thing. It was lovely and lush and not too many people.

Gordon Marshall

Beautiful. I didn't know wasabi grew in the water. I thought it grew along the banks. Explains why mine was a bit of a failure 🤔

Japon Burabura

Great soothing video. Thank you Thresa ☺️👍🏻

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

I did see that all the English language sites said "damp ground but not wet" or something like that. Definitely grown in water here.

Brookie

This is such a beautiful video! Wow!!

Joanna Dare

I had a couple of trips to Shuzenji Onsen when I lived in Japan. Shuzenji is only about 10 miles north of Joren no Taki but I never knew about the waterfall (or the spider!). I would have loved to have seen those green and lush wasabi ponds, especially in the height of summer. The Zen Dera Soba brought back memories. We must have eaten that or something similar - I remember the grate-your-own wasabi. I think I even bought a wasabi root to take home. 懐かしい!

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

Oh my gosh, yes!! I wonder if you did eat there. They gave us little bags to bring the wasabi home! There were quite a few nice-looking places in the area. It was so hard to decide which one to go to. There have been *so* many times I've been somewhere and only learned later that something historical or old folktale-related happened nearby. And I missed it. I just can't count. So I understand exactly how you feel about the fall. I'm trying to get better at collecting these tidbits for future reference, but still...