Reincarnation or What? Stone-Hand Temple and the Pilgrimage of Shikoku

Prof Steve McCarty brings yet another podcast in the Japancasting journey. Moving from Folk tales to Puppet Art, he has started making us mature learners of Japanese Culture. The special feature that invites us to listen to every episode is the global perspective of the talks. Prof Steve relates his content to everyone. let's listen to one more fantastic work.

JAPANCASTING - The Woman Diver (Japanese Folktale) by Steve McCarty

One of the oldest professions is that of the diver for pearls or humbler offerings of the sea. Akiko Takemoto and Steve McCarty have translated a heart-rending story from various Japanese versions, as a prehistoric legend moved from oral to written traditions over millennia. To help readers ponder its significance, brief discussion points for college or secondary school classes follow the story.

Knowing JAPAN with Steve McCarty

Japan is not just a country that inspires us through its discipline and technological advancements. It has made a mark on the minds and masses around the world through the 'peaceful' consistency in terms of political or business alignments. It has a colour and aura of its own; it has a subtle understanding of 'nationality' to offer, and it has a claim to get known in the 21st century.

Fatalism and Pathos in a Bunraku Puppet Play - Japancasting Podcast: 03

This podcast briefly summarizes and suggests discussion questions about the Bunraku story “Keisei Awa no Naruto.” Anime fans are familiar with Naruto, but it is actually the port city on Shikoku island nearest to the Osaka-Kobe area on the main island of Japan. Awa is the old name for Tokushima Prefecture, where this Bunraku is still performed. A puppet play would be an entertainment fit for a child, you might think.