44 Is the story of Kaguya Hime proof that aliens have visited Japan? (About Taketori Monogatari)

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: Is the story of Kaguya Hime proof that aliens have visited Japan?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>An overview of the story of Kaguya Hime (<em>Taketori Monogatari</em>, <em>The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter</em>)</li> <li>The history of <em>Taketori Monogatari</em></li> <li>How the tale of Kaguya Hime is sometimes called Japan's first science fiction story</li> <li>Peculiarities and confusing things found in the story of Kaguya Hime</li> <li>A breakdown of the part in <em>Taketori Monogatari </em>when the five suitors try to win Kaguya Hime's hand in marriage</li> <li>The epilogue of <em>Taketori Monogatari </em>and how it is used to explain the origins of the name of Mt. Fuji</li> <li>The 1987 film <em>Princess from the Moon</em> (<em>Taktori Monogatari</em>)</li> <li>Theories that say that Kaguya Hime is an alien from the moon</li> <li>The confusing and disjointed nature of the tale of Kaguya Hime</li> <li>How <em>Taketori Monogatari </em>appears to have no clear moral or lesson for the reader</li> <li>Interpretations of the meaning behind <em>Taketori Monogatari</em></li> <li>Whether the story of Kaguya Hime is proof that aliens visited Japan</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy <em>Japanese Plus Alpha</em>.</p> <p