In this episode, we talk about the crane as a cultural symbol, following up with a traditional Japanese folk tale of a man and his crane wife, called "The Crane Gives Back" (鶴の恩返し). The second half of the episode touches on the significance of the paper crane, and the true story of Sadako Sasaki. Monogatari: Tales from Japan is a podcast that features the many stories, myths, and folk tales from Japan throughout history. Each episode will include 2 tales that centre around a common theme, p...
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