EP 325: Japan- The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower (Ozaki)

Sandman Stories Presents · Feb 26, 2026 · 16m · transcript

#dogs #treasure #japan

In this story, an old couple dotes on their loving dog. They are rewarded, but a jealous neighbor has it out for them.

Source: The Japanese Fairy Book/The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Kanda Matsuri 神田祭 2025 人間国宝 望月左武郎 (Living National Treasure Mochizuki Saburō) Nagauta Kanda Matsuri

Sound Effects: 10 minute rain by Dustin Steichmann

Antony Schubert, XC278165. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/278165

Roman Dymny, XC475678. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/475678

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