Hōichi the Earless: A Lafcadio Hearn Reading (Ep. 182)

About this episode

The episode features a reading of Lafcadio Hearn's ghost story 'Mimi-nashi Hōichi' about a blind musician and the dangers he faces.

A blind musician is summoned to perform in the darkness. But who is listening? And what terrible price awaits a moment's oversight? Today I read to you one of Lafcadio Hearn's most famous Japanese ghost stories: "Mimi-nashi Hōichi" or "The Earless Hōichi." Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is paid by the retailer. It also helps support me and my artistic endeavors. Thank you. Follow Uncanny Japan: Patreon Uncanny Japan Website Thersa Matsuura Website Books on Amazon YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Credits: Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura About SpectreVision Radio: SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.comlinktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Host: Thersa Matsuura

Topics covered

• Japanese ghost stories
• Lafcadio Hearn
• music
• folklore

Keywords

• Hōichi the Earless
• ghost stories
• Japanese culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Books on Amazon

Books & works: Hōichi the Earless, Mimi-nashi Hōichi, The Earless Hōichi

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