Episode 26: Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman
The Yuki Onna, a supernatural snow spirit, often described as a beautiful woman who floats throughout snowy nights and mountains looking for lost travelers to prey on.
We talk about her origin and legends across Japan. We also review the 1965 film Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Anthology of the Yuki Onna and the 2016 Yuki Onna film at the end of the episode. Tune in!
TIME CODES
02:01 Listener Question: Fave Animes
07:35 Topic Introduction
09:19 Part 1- Yuki Onna’s Origin
15:19 Part 2- Her Legends Across Japan
36:53 Yuki Onna in Popular Culture
42:44 Closer Convo: 1965 / 2016 Yuki Onna Movie Reviews
SOURCE LINKS
Yokai Bio
Yuki Wiki
Yokai Wiki
Yuki Onna in Anime
Infamous Legend
Japan Lover Blog
MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
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