Stories from JapanThe Apple Seed • Season 2013, Episode 31
Sep 25, 2013 • 57m
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.