This episode we chat about Inari, the Japanese kami of rice, foxes, swordsmiths, brothels and prosperity, who presents as male, female, both and neither.

We also explore the tradition of Kitsune who are mischievous shape-shifting fox spirits with an insatiable craving for rice and tofu.

And, most importantly, we ruin our nerd credibility forever... Want to find out how Pokemon and Sonic the Hedgehog are related to ancient Japanese beliefs? Listen now!

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Content warnings: this episode contains adult themes and discussions or mentions of sex, mistreatment of people with mental illnesses, and swearing.

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