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Encore Episode: Mysterious Crows in Japan - Karasu カラス
Host Kevin O’Shea takes a look at an animal that appears in Japanese mythology. Crows are fascinating creatures that exhibit high levels of intelligence. They appear in legends around the world and Japan is no exception. Crows or Karasu カラス
Noppera-bo: The Faceless Yokai
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore one of the most unsettling yokai in Japanese folklore—the noppera-bō (のっぺらぼう), the infamous faceless spirit said to appear as an ordinary person before revealing a smooth, featureless void w
The Kofu Incident: Japan’s Roswell?
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we investigate the chilling 1975 Kofu Incident in Yamanashi Prefecture, where two schoolboys reported seeing strange orange lights descend into a quiet vineyard—only to later claim a close encounter wi
Yurei: Japan’s Vengeful Ghosts
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of Yūrei, Japan’s legendary ghosts and restless spirits. Discover the origins of Yūrei in Japanese folklore, the traits that set them apart from Western ghosts, and the
Azuki Arai - The Bean Washer Yokai
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 a
The Ghost That Brings Good Luck
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of Zashiki Warashi, Japan's legendary child spirits said to bring good fortune, prosperity, and protection to the homes they inhabit. Discover the origins of these belov
Japan’s Haunted Okiku Doll
Discover the chilling legend of the Okiku Doll in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Explore the mysterious Japanese doll whose hair is said to grow on its own, the origins of this eerie tale, and the folklore that surrounds it. From histo
The Haunted Legacy of Japan's Mummy Priests
Deep in Japan's Tohoku region, a small number of Buddhist monks undertook one of history's most extreme spiritual journeys—self-mummification. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of the Sokushinbutsu, the
FEED DROP: Somewhere in the Skies - UFOs in Ancient Japan
Summary: Inspired by his travels across Japan, Ryan Sprague explores the country's fascinating history of UFOs, mysterious aerial phenomena, and supernatural legends. From ancient texts and sacred traditions to stories passed down through g
The Girl on the Crossing Sign (Urban Legend)
n this eerie episode of Supernatural Japan, we investigate the chilling urban legend behind Japan’s famous pedestrian crossing signs — the mysterious story of the “Girl on the Crossing Sign.” According to legend, the iconic blue-and-white s
The Headless Riders of Japan
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the terrifying urban legends and ghostly folklore surrounding Japan’s infamous Headless Riders. From phantom bikers speeding down lonely mountain roads to spirits seeking revenge af
The Ghosts of Golden Gai
Explore the haunted alleys of Tokyo’s Golden Gai in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Returning guest Riki Ohkanda guides us through the district’s gritty history, ghostly legends, and its transformation into a nighttime tourist hotspot.
Japan’s Most Haunted Love Story (Ohatsu Tenjin)
Step into the heart of Osaka’s Umeda district and uncover the haunting legend of Tsuyu-no-Tenjinja Shrine, better known as Ohatsu Tenjin. In this Supernatural Japan episode, we explore the shrine’s 1,300-year history, its ties to the schola
Mud and Terror - Japan’s Paantu Festival
Dive into one of Japan’s strangest and most chilling traditions—the Paantu Festival of Miyako-jima in Okinawa. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, discover why mud-covered, masked figures roam the streets, terrifying children and “blessi
Haunted Toyama Park: Tokyo’s Ghostly Secrets
Discover the chilling past of Toyama Park in Tokyo in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Once linked to the dark experiments of Unit 731 and the site of tragic events, the park is said to be haunted by restless spirits. We explore its eeri
The Keukegen - The Filthy Yokai
Dive into the eerie world of the Keukegen, a mysterious Japanese yokai known for spreading illness and bad luck. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the origins of this shaggy, unsettling creature, its appearances in historica
More Haunted Tales from Kyoto
Explore the chilling and mysterious side of Japan in this episode of Supernatural Japan: More Haunted Tales from Kyoto. Join host Kevin O’Shea as he chats with regular contributor and Kyoto-based writer Phillip Jackson, uncovering eerie sto
Betobeto-san the Invisible Yokai (Mini-episode)
Discover the eerie legend of Betobetosan, one of Japan’s most mysterious yokai, in this chilling mini-episode of Supernatural Japan. Said to follow travelers at night with the unmistakable sound of footsteps—beto beto—this invisible spirit
Enoshima - Japan’s Dragon Island
Explore the mystical island of Enoshima in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where ancient dragon legends come to life. Discover the story of the five-headed dragon, the sacred shrines, and the supernatural myths that have shaped local cu
Jiko Bukken: The Haunted Real Estate of Japan
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
The Kunekune: Twisting Terror in the Fields
Explore one of Japan’s strangest and most unsettling urban legends in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We dive into the eerie mystery of the Kunekune—a distant, white, writhing figure said to appear in open fields on hot summer days. Wha
Phantom Trains and Haunted Tracks
Step aboard Japan’s eeriest railways in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea explores the legends of phantom trains, haunted stations, and ghostly encounters on the tracks. From the mysterious lore surrounding rura
Sunshine 60 Hauntings - Dark Tokyo Tales
Dive back into the chilling mystery of Sunshine 60 in this gripping new episode of Supernatural Japan, where we revisit one of Tokyo’s most infamous haunted locations. Rising over Ikebukuro, this towering building sits on a site steeped in
Tsuchinoko — Japan’s Hidden Cryptid
Uncover the mystery of the Tsuchinoko—Japan’s strangest and most elusive cryptid—in this eerie episode of Supernatural Japan. With its snake-like body and bulging midsection, this bizarre creature has sparked decades of sightings, folklore,
April Patreon Teaser - Legend of the Inunaki Village (Japan Ghost Stories Podcast)
The Legend of Inunaki Village tells of a remote, cursed settlement in Fukuoka Prefecture that was sealed off after its residents rejected the modern world and declared they would follow their own laws. According to the tale, in the 1970s, a
Jorōgumo - The Binding Bride
A beautiful woman waits by a misty waterfall… but she’s no human. In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the legend of the Jorōgumo — Japan’s deadly spider-woman yōkai. Explore her Edo-period origins, eerie encounters
Hachijo’s Banished Souls
Far out in the Philippine Sea lies Hachijōjima—a remote island once used to exile disgraced nobles and powerful figures. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore its dark history, from the legendary banishment of Minamoto no Tameto
Jōkan-ji — The Ghostly Throw-Away Temple
Step into one of Tokyo’s darkest hidden histories in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, as we explore Jōkan-ji—infamously known as the “Throw-Away Temple.” Located in the historic Yoshiwara district, this unassuming temple holds t
Haunted Love Motels
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Japan’s haunted love motels. Learn the surprising history of Japanese love hotels, their rise during the economic Bubble era, and how some later became abandoned haikyo ru
The Wednesday Strangler: Murder and Mystery in Rural Japan
In the 1970s, a quiet corner of rural Japan was shaken by a series of chilling murders. The killer struck on the same day each week, earning a terrifying nickname — the Wednesday Strangler. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore
