Sanzaru: Three Wise Monkeys and How They Can Help Extend Your Life (Ep. 70)

<p>Everyone is familiar with the Three Wise Monkeys or as they're called in Japan <em>Sanzaru</em> (Three Monkeys). But did you know the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Say No Evil creatures are actually a Japanese play on words? They're also an important part of an old folk belief that has to do with three worms escaping your body and a large deity with six arms and a blue face who vows to protect you.</p> <h3>Show Notes and Transcript Available</h3> <p>Visit the <a>Uncanny Japan website</a> for <a href= "https://www.uncannyjapan.com/sanzaru-three-wise-monkeys">the show notes and transcript</a>.</p> <h3>Credits</h3> <p><strong>Intro and outro music</strong> by <a href= "https://instagram.com/julyan_ray">Julyan Ray Matsuura</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href="http://www.thersamatsuura.com/">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Her other show is <a href= "https://www.soothingstoriespodcast.com">The Soothing Stories Podcast</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1"> The Carp-Faced Boy</a> on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura">Patreon</a>.</p>