Peachy Koi

About 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)

Publisher

Peachy Koi

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2021

Latest episode

27 Jun 2021

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jun 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.

2. 

   20 Jun 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.

3. 

   13 Jun 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.

4. 

   6 Jun 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.

5. 

   30 May 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.

6. 

   23 May 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.

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