Peachy Koi

By Peachy Koi

Peachy Koi is a podcast that aims to bring Japanese mythology and folk tale knowledge directly to the listener. We explore all kinds of Japanese stories covering gods, creatures, demons, fruits, fish ... more

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June 27, 2021 E06 Susanoo Vs Orochi
Episode 6 joins Susanoo after he his thrown out of the heavens. Susanoo travels the lands in search of an entrance to Yominokuni where he discovers a family in need of help. He decides to help them in exchange for their daughter. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!
List of God Names
アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun
スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean
アシナズチ           Ashinazuchi - A God and the father of Kushinadahime
オオヤママツノカミ Ooyamamatsunokami - Ashinazuchi's father
テナズチ               Tenazuchi - Wife of Ashinazuchi
クシナダヒメ        Kushinadahime - Daughter of Ashinazuchi and Susanoo's prize
ヤマタニオロチ     Yamatani Orochi - A multi-headed snake-like creature
Terms
ヒノカワ - A river
アメノムラカノノツルギ Amenomurakanonotsurugi - A sword name
クサナギノツルギ - Kusanaginotsurugi - A future name of the sword that Susanoo finds
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.
Book list
日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa
(3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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June 20, 2021 EP05 The Day the Sun Went Out
Join Peachy Koi for another summary of a Japanese story. I cover the story of Amenoiwato, a famous story in Japanese that tells the tale of the time Amaterasu went into hiding from her brother, Susanoo. The story is filled with characters and various Gods who hatch a plan to lure Amaterasu out of hiding and back into her rightful position as ruler of the Heavens. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!
List of God Names
イザナギ              Izanagi
イザナミ              Izanami
アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun
スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean
オモイカネ          Omoikane - a God that leads the plan to help Amaterasu
タカミムスビ       Takamimusubi
アマツラマラ       Amatsuramara - a smithing God
タマモヤ              Tamamoya - a God of jewels
フトダマ              Futodama - God of Fortune Telling
カミムスビ           Kamimusubi
アメノコヤネ       Amenokoyane - God of prayer
タジカラオ          Tajikarao
アメノウズメ       Amenouzume - God of entertainment
Terms
アメノヤスカワ    Amenoyasukawa - A river in the heavens
アメノカグヤマ    Amenokaguyama - a place in the heavens
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.
Book list
日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa
(3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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June 13, 2021 E04 Susanoo and Amaterasu
In this episode, I talk about Susanoo and Amaterasu's first major interaction. This story focuses mostly around Susanoo and his impetuous behavior as depicted in his first major appearance in mythology. However, Susanoo is portrayed as many things, which we will see in coming weeks. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!
List of God Names
イザナギ              Izanagi
イザナミ              Izanami
アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun
ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon
スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean
アメノマナイ        Amenomani - A well in the heavens
Terms
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology. Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa
(3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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June 06, 2021 E03 The Birth of Night and Day - Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi
After Izanagi comes back from the underworld, he cleanses himself, and when he does three new gods that will continue to play a major role in Japan's development are born. Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo are perhaps three of the most famous Gods from Japanese mythology, especially among foreigners. This is the story of when they were born and the story of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi's interaction with one another. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
List of God Names
イザナギ              Izanagi
イザナミ              Izanami
アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun
ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon
スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean
ウケモチノカミ     Ukemochinokami - God of food
Terms
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld
Book list
日本の神話
Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
現代語古事記
Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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May 30, 2021 E02 Japanese Mythology - The Japanese Underworld
This episode continues the journey into the Japanese mythology where the first episode leaves off. With Izanami gone, Izanagi sets out to find her and his trip takes him to the underworld. In this episode, I walk you through the story as well as comment on some similarly structured stories that you probably know. I also explain the meaning behind this story and what it meant for the development of the country.Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
List of God Names
イザナギ              Izanagi
イザナミ              Izanami
Terms
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
出雲                     Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
黄泉平坂               Yomotsuhirasaka - The entrance that descends down into the underworld, located in Shimane prefecture.
黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld
雷神                      Raijin - The name of a God, in the case of these stories, they seem to be a malevolent God.
Book list
日本の神話
Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
現代語古事記
Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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May 23, 2021 E01 Izanagi and Izanami - Birthing Gods and Country
The first episode of the Peachy Koi podcast starts our journey into Japanese mythology by exploring the birth of the country. The story starts with the appearance of the world and the gods and then shifts to follow the story of Izanagi and Izanami as they work to make Japan a prosperous country. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
List of God Names
アメノミナカヌシ Amenominakanushi
タカミムスビ　    Takamimusubi
カミムスビ           Kamimusubi
イザナギ              Izanagi
イザナミ              Izanami
Terms
古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
アメノウキハシ     Amenoukihashi - The bridge that connects the heaven and the earth.
アメノボク            Amenoboku - The jewel encrusted spear given to Izanagi and Izanami.
出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
Book list
日本の神話
Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
現代語古事記
Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
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12min

FAQs about Peachy Koi:

How many episodes does Peachy Koi have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.