Azuki Arai - The Bean Washer Yokai

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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the legend of the Azuki Arai, a mysterious Japanese yōkai said to haunt rivers and mountain streams, endlessly washing red azuki beans in the darkness. Feared for the eerie sounds it makes at night, this strange spirit has appeared in folklore across Japan for centuries. Discover the origins, regional stories, and cultural meaning behind one of Japan’s most unusual supernatural creatures

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