Loremen S7Ep18 - Kwairyo and the Headless Yokai
From Loremen Podcast by Loremen Podcast
May 14, 2026 · 58 min · Season 7 · Episode 18
About this episode
James recounts the legend of the rokurokubi and explores various elements of Japanese folklore.
People are really losing their heads in this tale from old-timey Japan. James dips into the work of Lafcadio Hearn and recounts the legend of the rokurokubi. You want a warrior monk? We got one. Seeking a sinister woodcutter? You better believe that's here. In the market for a system of bamboo water pipes? All present and correct! Come see us in Oxford! July 1st 2026 (2026) Edited by Laurence Hisee Join the LoreFolk at patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 @loremenpod youtube.com/loremenpodcast www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: James
Topics covered
- Japanese folklore
- yokai
- history
- legends
- culture
- comedy
Keywords
- rokurokubi
- yokai
- Lafcadio Hearn
- Japanese legends
- warrior monk
- woodcutter
- bamboo water pipes
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Lafcadio Hearn, rokurokubi
Places: Japan, Oxford
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