Tales from JapanThe Apple Seed • Season 2013, Episode 753
Jun 7, 2018 • 55m
Tales from Japan...plus one from North America.
The Spider Weaver by Alton Chung (1:03)
A farmer saves a spider from a snake and is repaid in a very unexpected way. Learn more about Alton Chung by visiting: www.altonchung.com
Meiji No Onna (The Woman of the Meiji Era) by Motoko (11:39)
Motoko tells a story of her aunt and the struggles she faced as a single mother in an era where that circumstance was highly frowned upon. Learn more about Motoko by visiting: motoko.folktales.net
What Buddha Sees by Motoko (38:20)
A person learns what it takes to see with the same perspective as Buddha.
The Invisible Boy by Stephanie Beneteau (43:43)
Though not from Japan this story is a wonderful folktale about an invisible boy whose sister and future bride are the only people who can see him. Learn more about Stephanie Beneteau by visiting: www.stephaniebeneteau.com
