Peachy Koi

Peachy Koi

Peachy Koi is a podcast that aims to bring Japanese mythology and folk tale knowledge directly to the listener. We explore all kinds of Japanese stories covering gods, creatures, demons, fruits, fish and everything else that the Japanese culture has integrated of its time period. Take a look at the podcasts and I hope you like them. Current Schedule Monday 5:00am release JST (GMT+9)

Episodes

  1. E06 Susanoo Vs Orochi

    06/27/2021

    E06 Susanoo Vs Orochi

    Episode 6 joins Susanoo after he his thrown out of the heavens. Susanoo travels the lands in search of an entrance to Yominokuni where he discovers a family in need of help. He decides to help them in exchange for their daughter. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at peachykoipod@gmail.com or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future! List of God Names アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean アシナズチ           Ashinazuchi - A God and the father of Kushinadahime オオヤママツノカミ  Ooyamamatsunokami - Ashinazuchi's father テナズチ               Tenazuchi - Wife of Ashinazuchi クシナダヒメ        Kushinadahime - Daughter of Ashinazuchi and Susanoo's prize ヤマタニオロチ     Yamatani Orochi - A multi-headed snake-like creature Terms ヒノカワ - A river  アメノムラカノノツルギ Amenomurakanonotsurugi - A sword name クサナギノツルギ  - Kusanaginotsurugi - A future name of the sword that Susanoo finds 古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology. Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    9 min

  2. 06/20/2021

    EP05 The Day the Sun Went Out

    Join Peachy Koi for another summary of a Japanese story. I cover the story of Amenoiwato, a famous story in Japanese that tells the tale of the time Amaterasu went into hiding from her brother, Susanoo. The story is filled with characters and various Gods who hatch a plan to lure Amaterasu out of hiding and back into her rightful position as ruler of the Heavens. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at peachykoipod@gmail.com or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future! List of God Names イザナギ              Izanagi イザナミ              Izanami アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean オモイカネ          Omoikane - a God that leads the plan to help Amaterasu タカミムスビ       Takamimusubi アマツラマラ       Amatsuramara - a smithing God タマモヤ              Tamamoya - a God of jewels フトダマ              Futodama - God of Fortune Telling カミムスビ           Kamimusubi アメノコヤネ       Amenokoyane - God of prayer タジカラオ          Tajikarao  アメノウズメ       Amenouzume - God of entertainment Terms アメノヤスカワ    Amenoyasukawa - A river in the heavens アメノカグヤマ    Amenokaguyama - a place in the heavens 古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.  日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.   Book list  日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    12 min
  3. E04 Susanoo and Amaterasu

    06/13/2021

    E04 Susanoo and Amaterasu

    In this episode, I talk about Susanoo and Amaterasu's first major interaction. This story focuses mostly around Susanoo and his impetuous behavior as depicted in his first major appearance in mythology. However, Susanoo is portrayed as many things, which we will see in coming weeks. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at peachykoipod@gmail.com or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!  List of God Names  イザナギ              Izanagi  イザナミ              Izanami  アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun  ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon  スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean  アメノマナイ        Amenomani - A well in the heavens  Terms  古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.  Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa  (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    11 min

  4. 06/06/2021

    E03 The Birth of Night and Day - Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi

    After Izanagi comes back from the underworld, he cleanses himself, and when he does three new gods that will continue to play a major role in Japan's development are born. Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo are perhaps three of the most famous Gods from Japanese mythology, especially among foreigners. This is the story of when they were born and the story of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi's interaction with one another. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! List of God Names イザナギ              Izanagi イザナミ              Izanami アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean ウケモチノカミ     Ukemochinokami - God of food Terms 古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains. 黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    12 min

  5. 05/30/2021

    E02 Japanese Mythology - The Japanese Underworld

    This episode continues the journey into the Japanese mythology where the first episode leaves off. With Izanami gone, Izanagi sets out to find her and his trip takes him to the underworld. In this episode, I walk you through the story as well as comment on some similarly structured stories that you probably know. I also explain the meaning behind this story and what it meant for the development of the country.Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! List of God Names イザナギ              Izanagi イザナミ              Izanami Terms 古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 出雲                     Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains. 黄泉平坂               Yomotsuhirasaka - The entrance that descends down into the underworld, located in Shimane prefecture. 黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld 雷神                      Raijin - The name of a God, in the case of these stories, they seem to be a malevolent God. Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    10 min
  6. E01 Izanagi and Izanami - Birthing Gods and Country

    05/23/2021

    E01 Izanagi and Izanami - Birthing Gods and Country

    The first episode of the Peachy Koi podcast starts our journey into Japanese mythology by exploring the birth of the country. The story starts with the appearance of the world and the gods and then shifts to follow the story of Izanagi and Izanami as they work to make Japan a prosperous country. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! List of God Names アメノミナカヌシ Amenominakanushi タカミムスビ　    Takamimusubi カミムスビ           Kamimusubi イザナギ              Izanagi イザナミ              Izanami Terms 古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. アメノウキハシ     Amenoukihashi - The bridge that connects the heaven and the earth. アメノボク            Amenoboku - The jewel encrusted spear given to Izanagi and Izanami. 出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains. Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    12 min
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Peachy Koi is a podcast that aims to bring Japanese mythology and folk tale knowledge directly to the listener. We explore all kinds of Japanese stories covering gods, creatures, demons, fruits, fish and everything else that the Japanese culture has integrated of its time period. Take a look at the podcasts and I hope you like them. Current Schedule Monday 5:00am release JST (GMT+9)

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