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Supernatural Japan explores the dark, mysterious, and unexplained side of Japan. Each episode uncovers the country’s most chilling Japanese ghost stories, haunted places, urban legends, yokai, spirits, folklore, true crime, and paranormal mysteries.
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Jiko Bukken: The Haunted Real Estate of Japan (Encore Episode)
Discover the chilling world of jiko bukken—Japan’s infamous “accident properties”—in this episode of Supernatural Japan. From apartments marked by suicide, murder, or unexplained deaths to the lingering stigma that drives prices down, we ex
Keeping Evil Out: Japan’s Supernatural Defences
How did people in Japan protect themselves from evil spirits, bad luck, and natural disasters? In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea explores Japanese folklore and protective traditions, from sardine heads hung at doorway
Nikusui: The Flesh Eater
A beautiful stranger. A dark mountain road. A hunger for human flesh. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea explores Nikusui, the flesh-sucking yōkai of Japan’s Kii Peninsula. Discover the regional folklore recorded by Mi
Nagoya Castle's Dark Secrets
Discover the dark secrets of Nagoya Castle, one of Japan's most iconic historical landmarks, in this Halloween-themed episode of the Supernatural Japan podcast! Join host Kevin O'Shea as we uncover forgotten Japanese ghost stories, mysterio
Aka Manto: Red Paper, Blue Paper
Red paper or blue paper? In this spooky-season episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea explores Aka Manto, the Red Cloak—a chilling Japanese urban legend about a mysterious spirit haunting school bathrooms and public toilets. Disco
Yamapikaryā: Japan’s Cryptid Cat?
Could a mysterious big cat be hiding in Japan’s subtropical forests? In this Supernatural Japan mini-episode, host Kevin O’Shea explores Yamapikaryā, the mystery cat of Iriomote Island in Okinawa. Discover the real, endangered Iriomote cat
Tokyo After Dark: Five Haunted Places You Can Actually Visit
Discover five of Tokyo’s most famously haunted places in this episode of Supernatural Japan (Originally an episode of Japan Ghost Stories for Patreon). From the vanishing taxi passengers of Aoyama Cemetery and the eerie Sendagaya Tunnel to
Did I wake you? Stories from 3 am Japan
Japanese ghost stories, haunted places, and the mysteries of Japanese folklore take centre stage in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Host Kevin O’Shea chats with Osaka-based creator Darren Vickers, the storyteller behind the YouTube chan
Kanashibari: The Ghost Beside Your Bed
What if you woke up in your own bedroom, unable to move, with someone standing beside your bed? In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore kanashibari, the Japanese name for sleep paralysis. From shadowy figures and footsteps to the
Spooky Tales from Kobe and Kyoto
In this episode of the podcast, host Kevin O’Shea joins Phillip Jackson to share some tales of haunted places and ghostly stories from around Kansai. Learn about the legend of the slain samurai, Taira no Atsumori, who died on Suma Beach in
Suzugamori: Ghosts of Tokyo’s Old Execution Ground
Discover the dark history and ghost stories of Suzugamori Execution Ground, one of Tokyo’s most infamous former execution sites. Located in Shinagawa along the old Tōkaidō road, Suzugamori was once a place of crucifixion, burning, beheading
Paranormal News in Japan (Summer 2026) - Special "Ghosts Only" Episode
Kevin is joined by regular Supernatural Japan podcast contributor Phillip Jackson to explore the latest paranormal news in Asia, plus stories about U.S. Marines and a very haunted firebase. Did a Chinese paranormal influencer seal her own f
The Ghosts of Tokyo’s Shakujii Park
Explore the haunted history of Shakujii Park in Nerima, Tokyo, where the ruins of a medieval samurai castle overlook the dark waters of Sanpōji Pond. According to legend, after Shakujii Castle fell in 1477, defeated lord Toshima Yasutsune r
Ghosts Beneath the Harvest Moon: Tsukimi in Japan
Step beneath the autumn moon and discover the eerie folklore behind Tsukimi, Japan’s traditional moon-viewing festival. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the festival’s ancient origins, offerings of tsukimi dango and pampas
Japan’s Flower of Death
Discover the dark folklore surrounding higanbana, Japan’s striking red spider lily known as the “flower of death.” In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore its connection to cemeteries, the autumn equinox, Buddhist beliefs about th
Funayūrei — Ghosts Beneath the Waves
Dive into Japan’s most terrifying maritime legend with Supernatural Japan as Kevin O’Shea confronts the Funayūrei (Funayurei)—vengeful drowned spirits, haunted ghost ships, and deadly sea demons said to drag sailors into the abyss. Uncover
Haikyo: How Japan’s Abandoned Places Become Haunted
Explore haikyo—Japan’s abandoned places—in this episode of Supernatural Japan. From deserted hotels to forgotten schools, discover the history behind these ruins, the appeal of urban exploration, and why liminal spaces feel so unsettling. H
Summer Scares in Japan
Summer Scares in Japan In this episode of Supernatural Japan, Japan’s “spooky season” is coming to an end! Listen to host Kevin O’Shea and writer Phillip Jackson talk about summer chills in Japan and the end of the Obon season. Although Hal
Hibagon: The Search Continues
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, I catch up once again with Hibagon researcher Kyle Brink to hear the latest developments in his ongoing search for Japan’s legendary wild man. We revisit the mystery of Hibagon, the Bigfoot-like creatu
Haunted Tunnels of Japan
Why are so many tunnels in Japan considered haunted? In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we descend into three of the country's most notorious haunted tunnels: Kyoto's eerie Kiyotaki Tunnel, Tokyo's Sendagaya Tunnel beneath a cemetery, a
Yokai, Folklore and Japan with Zack Davisson
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea talks to Zack Davisson, award-winning writer, translator, folklorist, and one of the leading English-language experts on Japanese folklore and the supernatural. They discuss his trans
Release Day Change - Supernatural Japan
The release day for the main episode of Supernatural Japan will now be on Tuesday, and the smaller, companion episodes will be released on Thursdays. Have no fear, you will all get the same number of episodes a month, they will just come ou
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Tokyo's Most Feared Spirit (Taira no Masakado)
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the haunting legacy of Taira no Masakado, the legendary 10th-century samurai whose violent death gave rise to one of Japan's most enduring ghost stories. Discover the history behind his rebe
Ghosts of Osaka
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea and returning guest Phillip Jackson explore the streets of downtown Osaka, Japan, while sharing haunting tales about the area. Phillip shares some dark history about why many say the
Neko Musume: The Cat Daughter Yokai
Step into the mysterious world of Japanese folklore as Supernatural Japan explores the legend of the Neko Musume (Cat Daughter) — a supernatural being inspired by Japan’s deep connection with cats, yokai traditions, and shapeshifting creatu
Japan’s Mysterious Rock Ship
Hidden among the hills of Asuka, Nara, Japan, lies the mysterious Masuda Iwafune 益 田 岩 船 - Rock Ship of Masuda — a massive ancient stone monument surrounded by unanswered questions. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, Kevin and his son v
Hibagon (ヒバゴン) - Japan’s Bigfoot
We revisit this classic Supernatural Japan episode. The Hibagon (ヒバゴン) is the Japanese equivalent of the North American Bigfoot. Many believe that it inhabits the areas around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. In this episode, we t
The 88 Temples Pilgrimage (Encore Episode)
In this episode of the podcast (originally Episodes 7 and 8), we talk to Japan resident, Kevin Tarpey who is walking the famed 88 Temples Pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku. Henry or pilgrims have been walking this route for generations fo
The Gifu Poltergeist
This week, we revisit a classic Supernatural Japan episode. Host, Kevin O’Shea, chats with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new book, Paranormal Japan, as well as Tengu and Other Stories. Phillip shares some tales from
