Shochikubai: Pine, Bamboo, Plum and Samurai Shade (Ep. 138)

<p>Shochikubai means "pine, bamboo, plum" and are considered the three winter friends. You'll find them in New Year decorations as well as another interesting and surprising place. I'll tell more on today's show.<br /> <br /> [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.]</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href= "http://www.thersamatsuura.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Her other shows are <a href= "https://link.chtbl.com/IoJW_yH9?sid=UnJapan_description" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Uncanny Robot Podcast</a> and <a href= "https://www.soothingstoriespodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Carp-Faced Boy</a> by clicking on the Amazon link.  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" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Patreon</a>.</p> <p><strong>Discord:</strong> <a href= "https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb</a><strong><br /> Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura</a><br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.uncannyjapan.com/</a><br /> <strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social</a><b