Inform me is a show that aims to bring knowledge to your ears about subjects you may not take the time to look up on your own. Our three hosts each present a different sub-topic they researched surrounding a central topic. Join us on our venture into Japanese Mythology! What are the Kami? What do they do? What are some of the traditional Japanese folklore stories and celebrations? What's the history of Yokai? Most importantly, who is Peach Boy!?

Sources for those interested. (The Animal Science nerds did APA.)

Yoki:
Meyer, M. M. (2019). Introduction to Yokai. Yokai.com. http://yokai.com/introduction/

Gaijin G. (2012). The History of Yokai in Japan. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IK_OORCK80

Folklore: 

Saraceni, J. (2020, April 01). Scientists Question Ancient Japanese Astronomical Observations. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.archaeology.org/news/8561-200401-japan-pheasant-astronomy

Japanese folklore. (2020, July 27). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_folklore

Momotarō. (2020, July 09). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momotar%C5%8D

Shinto. (2020, August 10). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto

Ozaki, Y. (1908). Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach. Japanese Fairy Tales (Lit2Go Edition). Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/72/japanese-fairy-tales/4845/momotaro-or-the-story-of-the-son-of-a-peach/

Takahashi Juhachido Odori Dance. (2014). Retrieved August 13, 2020, from http://bunkashisan.ne.jp/search/ViewContent_e.php?from=10

Beyer, V. L. (2013, December 25). Namahage: A New Year's tradition on Akita's Oga Peninsula. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://japantoday.com/category/features/travel/namahage-a-new-years-tradition-on-akitas-oga-peninsula

Martin, A. (2019, June 08). Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive in Japan. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/06/08/lifestyle/stranger-things-weird-ways-get-festive-japan/

Japanese folklore and mythology. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/japanese_folklore_and_mythology 

Kami: 

https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/kami

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/7-shinto-kami-youll-meet-in-japan/