My Dark Path

The Fire Maiden in Love


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Travel this dark path to learn how love, crime, and fire became a story that continues to resonate in Japan today.


Listen to learn more about:

  •  How the Japanese fear and respect flames.
  • The crimes of Yaoya Oshichi, and how they changed the history of Japan forever.
  • How the writer, Ihara Saikaku, single handedly rewrote history. 

Songs in the episode:

When Tomorrow Comes-Moments

Brenner - Falls

Siwa OasisIn - This World

Water Lilies - Cast Of Characters

DynastySimple - Thieves

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My Dark PathBy MF Thomas, Creator & Host

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