Folklore Story Time: The Sea Monster of the Oki Islands (Ep. 198)
Aug 31, 2026 - 24:59
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Tanabata: Star-Crossed Lovers (Ep.55) -- From the Vault
A short Tanabata tale from the Uncanny Vault: Orihime the weaving princess, Hikoboshi the cowherd, and the river of stars that keeps them apart. On the seventh night of the seventh month, wishes are written on colorful s...
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