Japanese Superstitions II: Spider Lilies and Ghostly Trees (Ep. 41)




Uncanny Japan - Myths, Folktales, Superstitions, History and Language show

Summary: Why is the beautiful Spider lily also called a corpse flower? Why didn't samurai keep camellias in their gardens? Why do Japanese ghosts like to hang out under weeping willows? On this episode of Uncanny Japan I'll take on a few more Japanese superstitions, but this time plant and flower-related stories.