<p>In this episode, Dr. Melek Ortabasi retells the story of folklore focusing on the works of Yanagita Kunio, and gives a comparative look at children's literature in the Meiji Period.  We discuss folklore themes in Japanese popular culture today, Meiji children's education, and a comparative approach to teaching the Meiji Period.</p>

In this episode, Dr. Melek Ortabasi retells the story of folklore focusing on the works of Yanagita Kunio, and gives a comparative look at children's literature in the Meiji Period. We discuss folklore themes in Japanese popular culture today, Meiji children's education, and a comparative approach to teaching the Meiji Period.

<p>In this episode, Dr. Melek Ortabasi retells the story of folklore focusing on the works of Yanagita Kunio, and gives a comparative look at children's literature in the Meiji Period.&nbsp; We discuss folklore themes in Japanese popular culture today, Meiji children's education, and a comparative approach to teaching the Meiji Period.</p>

Episode 37 - Dr. Melek Ortabasi (Simon Fraser)

In the Meiji at 150 Podcast, host Tristan Grunow (UBC) interviews specialists of Japanese history, literature, art, and culture.  For more, visit: https://Meijiat150.arts.ubc.ca, or see the episode guide at: https://meijiat150.arts.ubc.ca/podcast-episode-guide/.

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In the Meiji at 150 Podcast, host Tristan Grunow (UBC) interviews specialists of Japanese history, literature, art, and culture. For more, visit: https://Meijiat150.arts.ubc.ca, or see the episode guide at: https://meijiat150.arts.ubc.ca/podcast-episode-guide/.

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Episode 37 - Dr. Melek Ortabasi (Simon Fraser)