Japanology Plus - Tohoku Nine Years On : Voices of the Deceased

Japanology Plus - Tohoku Nine Years On : Voices of the Deceased

Episode Number : 25br Season : 3br Originally Aired : March 17, 2020br br In March 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami devastated communities on the east coast of Tohoku, northeast Japan. We visit the region 9 years on, to learn how people coped with the disaster and its aftermath. This time, we learn about folklore in Tono, where legends about supernatural beings serve as a medium for sharing the advice of ancestors. Our guests include Yuko Kikuchi, a professional storyteller. She speaks about the local tales, and explains why they're so important.


User: Japanology Plus

Views: 158

Uploaded: 2020-03-18

Duration: 27:59