Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - Temple Statues: Why All the Red Bibs? (Ep. 114)

Temple Statues: Why All the Red Bibs? (Ep. 114)

12/16/22 • 18 min

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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

While strolling through the grounds of a Japanese temple or shrine you have no doubt seen the endearing sight of a statues decked out in red bibs. But why?

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Credits

Intro and Outro music by Julyan Ray Matsuura

JapanSoul by Yuki Hirose Artist website: https://original-bgm.booth.pm/items

While strolling through the grounds of a Japanese temple or shrine you have no doubt seen the endearing sight of a statues decked out in red bibs. But why?

Please join our community forum! https://japanforum.uncanny.productions/

Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan

Credits

Intro and Outro music by Julyan Ray Matsuura

JapanSoul by Yuki Hirose Artist website: https://original-bgm.booth.pm/items

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