Supernatural Japan
Supernatural Japan is a podcast about the weirder side of Japan. Learn about hauntings, ghostly tales, legends, UFOs, and a lot more. Join host Kevin O'Shea and guests as they investigate and research the spookier side of Japan. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted and always interesting, this podcast has a little something for everyone interested in Japan, history, and the supernatural.
Supernatural Japan
Kintaro: The Golden Boy of Japanese Folklore
In this mythic episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the legendary tale of Kintaro—the "Golden Boy" of Japanese folklore. Raised in the mountains by a mysterious mountain witch, Kintaro possessed superhuman strength, tamed wild animals, and eventually became a warrior under the famous samurai Minamoto no Yorimitsu. But was Kintaro a real person or a supernatural being?
Join us as we uncover the origins, symbolism, and cultural impact of this beloved figure, and how his story blurs the line between myth and reality in Japan's rich tapestry of legends.
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