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:

October 10, 2020 33: Japan's Faceless Ghost - Noppera-Bo
Discover a popular Japanese ghost who was seen in Hawaii, doubted by Dr. Glen Grant, and witnessed by our host Kamuela Kaneshiro.

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Website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/33-faceless

Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass

Featured Song: "The Unknown" by Kalei Gamiao, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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9min
October 03, 2020 32: Fiji's Dark Goddess of the Sky - Adi-Mailagu
Discover how an ousted Goddess survives among mortals.

Website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/32-dark-sky

Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass

Featured Song: "Rising in Love" by Lehua Kalima, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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10min
September 27, 2020 31: The Pacific's Goddess of the Moon - Hina
Hina was shared throughout the Pacific Countries. Learn her association with the demigod Maui, and the Disney film "Moana".

Website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/31-hina

Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass

Featured Song: "La Kahakai" by Mailani featuring Dr. Trey, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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12min
September 20, 2020 30: Samoa's Goddess of Bats - Princess Leutogi
Learn about Samoa's mother of bats, and a century long feud.

Website: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/30-bat-goddess

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "What You Do to Me" by Erika Elona, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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14min
September 13, 2020 29: Melanesia's Female Ghostbuster - Riina
Learn about the Pacific warrior who lead her band of women warriors to save wives from a couple of spooks. These women ain't afraid of no ghosts.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Island Fire" by Honoka & Azita, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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13min
September 06, 2020 28: China's Two Grim Reapers - Heibai Wuchang
Ghost Month 2020 concludes with the story of friends who became grim reapers.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Down in Paradise" by Manoa DNA, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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12min
August 29, 2020 27: The Hungry Ghost Festival & China's Ghost Minister - Du-Bo
Ghost Month continues with the festival started by a Buddhist monk, and listen to a shared paranormal experience.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Sour" by Sing the Body, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Picture of listener's cat impersonating a ghost in our Fan Artwork section.

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12min
August 23, 2020 26: Japan's Halloween & Most Famous Ghost Story - Yotsuya Kaidan
Ghost Month continues with Japan's Halloween known as the Obon Festival. Learn of Obon traditions, how Obon is celebrated in Hawaii, some of Kamuela's heritage, and a Pokemon dance. Then hear about Japan's most famous ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Summer Spur" by Fulare Pad, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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19min
August 15, 2020 25: Ghost Month - 2020
The Asian version of Halloween lasts one month. Learn about ways to keep you safe, during this most dangerous time of the year.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Assam/Like a Bird" by James Hill, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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12min
August 09, 2020 24: Chile's Aquatic Tiger Monster - El Cuero
El Cuero is more than a Norwegian rock band, or a Texas City. Discover the water monster locals claim is the cause of unexplained drownings, and another name this creature might be known as.

Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Song: "Familiar Strangers" by R. Vaughn, courtesy of HI*Sessions

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How many episodes does Legends From The Pacific have?

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