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Thirty four episodes into Uncanny Japan and my Patrons' amazing support and I'm ready to launch a new idea that I want to share here first. 

One of the things I really love about Japan is that the land is so very old. It has stories. Like really interesting stories. The next UJ episode is going to be about just that (photo is a mild hint), something local, something old, something weird and cool. I'm going to start doing research into (and podcasting about) myth and legends that are more close to home (for me). 

Instead of just talking about a tengu, in general, I'll find some local legend about just such tengu and go there, ask people living nearby what's the story, read up on it, and podcast about that, too. 

So this on top of the regular Uncanny Japan shows and the every-so-often Story Time. 

I'm super excited about getting the real tales, the local myths out there into a world bigger than just here. One day, seriously, I just want to buy that used camping car and drive everywhere with my recording equipment, documenting and podcasting it all. But until then, this.

Thank you, Patrons. I adore every single one of you. And those who can't support financially, thank you, too, for listening and being there. 

XO,

terrie

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Paul Biba

What a great idea!

Calvin Jim

Fantastic. Can’t wait to listen.

Andreas Björklind

That sounds very intriguing! Sometimes the most amazing things await in your own backyard, literally... :D

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

Andreas, true story: in my old house when we first moved in, less than a block away was a small shrine called The Head Grave Shrine. I asked around and read the sign out front. It seems back in the day some samurai rode through my (then) neighborhood and whacked off everyone's head and left them lined up alongside the road. It was very haunted until they built the shrine, they say.

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

Ages ago I used to write short little essays about local interesting and mysterious spots. The magazine ended up folding and I really missed writing them up. I think it's funny it's taken me over two years of doing UJ before realizing this is a good platform for them, too!

Andreas Björklind

0.0 Yes, that sure is a horrifying, scary, and amazing tale! Do you know how old the shrine is? I just got a bit curious about when this might have happened.

Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

I'm not sure about the one near my house. I'll have to go look at the sign they have posted. But you're right, it's interesting to think about when such a thing would have happened. I'm also intrigued as to why, all the circumstances around it. It wasn't on my list of things to dig into, but now it is! I'll see if I can find some more good information about it and report back!

Elizabeth Clark

Yay! This sounds awesome! And my son was thrilled to receive something from you yesterday! Thank you for all you do!