In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show
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In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show
Japanese proverb: Turning to God in times of trouble
The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
8 minutes
4 years ago
Japanese proverb: Turning to God in times of trouble
Japanese people are terrible at being religious. Shintoism allows Japanese people to be religious whenever and only when they need supernatural help. In this episode, show host Kyota Ko explains the meaning and cultural background behind the proverb 困った時の神頼み "Turning to God in times of trouble". Great listen for students looking for an interesting essay topic.Check out The Metro-classic Japanese Blog and Instagram for more fun content on Japanese culture.Support the show
The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show
