Japan’s Magical Plants
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Discover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where we explore the ancient beliefs surrounding magical plants like bamboo, mugwort, sakura, cedar, wisteria, and foxglove, and uncover how these plants were once thought to ward off evil, attract spirits, grant protection, or even curse the living, blending Shinto traditions, Buddhist symbolism, and rural folk practices into a rich tapestry of supernatural history that reveals how deeply the natural world shaped Japan’s spiritual imagination and its enduring legends.
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