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S1·E85 The Old Woman and the Giant Octopus / Dokkoisho / The Tengu of Ashitaka Mountain

Core Aired November 17, 2013 25 min
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Synopsis

An old woman cuts off the leg of an octopus on the beach, and gets rich by selling it at the market. A groom is given botamochi rice balls at his bride's village. He wants his mom to make them, so he keeps saying "botamochi" on the way home, but then he trips and rises up saying, "dokkoisho! A strong-willed and hardworking mother goes all alone to Ashitaka Mountain, where a Tengu lives. But she doesn't come back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 85 of Folktales from Japan air?

Season 1, Episode 85 ('The Old Woman and the Giant Octopus / Dokkoisho / The Tengu of Ashitaka Mountain') originally aired on November 17, 2013.

How long is Season 1 Episode 85 ('The Old Woman and the Giant Octopus / Dokkoisho / The Tengu of Ashitaka Mountain')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Folktales from Japan Season 1 Episode 85?

An old woman cuts off the leg of an octopus on the beach, and gets rich by selling it at the market. A groom is given botamochi rice balls at his bride's village. He wants his mom to make them, so he keeps saying "botamochi" on the way home, but then he trips and rises up saying, "dokkoisho! A stron...

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