Legends From The Pacific

By Kamuela Kaneshiro

A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast.

Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories... more

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Legends From The Pacific episodes:

August 01, 2025 Jason Momoa's Chief of War
Jason portrays Kamu's ancestor Chief Ka'iana in the new Apple TV series.

Discover what your Pacific Islander Legend is. Go to our website, or www.WhatsMyLegend.com and take our quiz today!

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May 22, 2025 Pacific Islander Legend Personality Quiz - Legends from the Pacific
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November 20, 2024 164: Japan's Dragon Girl
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What was the first Noh play with the demon mask? It's believed the story of Kiyohime was one of the first Noh plays to use the demon, or Hannya mask.

Kamu shares what some believe was the first story to use the Demon, or Hannya mask.

Featured Song: "Slow Down", by Sierra Lucia, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/164-kiyohime

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November 13, 2024 163: Japan's Exorcism & The Demon Mask
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Halloween Special 2024

What's the Japanese horned demon mask? The Japanese horned demon mask is known as the Hannya mask, and it is used in Noh theater.

Just when you thought it was safe to take your Halloween masks off, Kamu shares a popular Japanese Exorcism, and Noh theater.

Featured Song: "Standby", by Lovejack, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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October 29, 2024 162: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 7 - The Fishermen
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Special Hawaiian Epic Conclusion

After much research, Kamu shares the final segment of our sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

Featured Song: "Kuini (Ku'u Lei Aloha)", by Kalani Pe'a, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/162-paakaa-7

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October 22, 2024 161: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 6 - The Crossing
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Special Hawaiian Epic

After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/161-paakaa-6

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Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific

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October 15, 2024 160: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 5 - The Navigators
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Did Hawaiians have sweet potatoes? Yes, Hawaiians enjoyed 'uala, or sweet potatoes. 'uala was believed to have been obtained from Asia. But new theories claim it may have come from South America.

Special Hawaiian Epic

After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/160-paakaa-5

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October 09, 2024 159: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 4 - The Ali'i
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Did Hawaiians drink kava? Yes, the Hawaiians enjoyed kava.

Special Hawaiian Epic

After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/159-paakaa-4

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October 01, 2024 158: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 3 - The Fisherman
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Who advised ali'i? The ali'i had advisors, including a chamberlain, which were called Kahu.

Special Hawaiian Epic

After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/158-paakaa-3

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September 24, 2024 157: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 2 - The New Ali'is Backbone
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Was there an ali'i on each Hawaiian Island? Yes. Islands were populated by villages, run by an ali'i, or chief. While an ali'i nui, oversaw the island. This dynamic changed over time until King Kamehameha ruled all the islands.

Special Hawaiian Epic

After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic about Hawaii's family of Wind Guardians.

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Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Link to this episode on our website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/157-paakaa-2

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Listen to unaired Hawaiian stories, and Kamu's paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific

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FAQs about Legends From The Pacific:

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