Ofuda and Omamori: Japanese Talismans and Charms (Ep188)

After exploring animal spirit possession last episode, Thersa turns to the Japanese ways of staying safe, inviting luck, health, and even love through ofuda and omamori, charms filled with divine power and everyday hope. With birdsong in the background and stories woven throughout, the episode ends on a quietly unsettling note that reminds one of ushi no koku mairi (cursing one's enemies). === Would you like me to tell you a Bedtime Story? Once a month, for my five dollar and up Patrons, I find obscure Japanese folktales that I translate, retell/reimagine, and then record with cool background music. Some are funny, some are creepy, and some are just weird. Find and Support Me Here!   / thersamatsuura   ------------------- [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is paid by the retailer. It also helps support me and my artistic endeavors. Thank you.] ⬇️ FOLLOW UNCANNY JAPAN ⬇️ • Patreon:   / thersamatsuura   • Uncanny Japan Website: https://www.uncannyjapan.com • Thersa Matsuura Website: https://thersamatsuura.com • YouTube:    / @uncannyjapan   • Facebook:   / uncannyjapan   • Instagram:   / uncannyjapan   • Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48w03Xs... • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast... 🎵 CREDITS 🎵 Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura:   / julyan_ray   ✨ ABOUT SPECTREVISION RADIO ✨ SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. Website: https://spectrevisionradio.com More Links: https://linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial