Stories from Japan

Stories and interviews featured in this episode: Sheila Starks Phillips Story 1: Cranes Gift Teller: Sheila Starks Phillips Site: http://www.sheilaphillips.com/ Notes: A mysterious girl comes to stay with a couple who have been praying for a baby. Motoko Interview 1: Motoko Site: http://motoko.folktales.net/ Notes: Japanese teller Motoko talks to Sam Payne about storytelling in Japan, traditional Japanese tales and her personal journey as a storyteller.  Susan Stone Story 2: The Man Who Could Make the Trees Blossom Teller: Alton Chung Site: http://www.altonchung.com/ Notes: A man is blessed with wealth and prosperity because of his kindness.