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Supernatural Japan
Supernatural Japan is a podcast about the weirder side of Japan. Learn about hauntings, ghostly tales, legends, UFOs, and a lot more. Join host Kevin O'Shea and guests as they investigate and research the spookier side of Japan. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted and always interesting, this podcast has a little something for everyone interested in Japan, history, and the supernatural.
Podcasting since 2022 • 29 episodes
Supernatural Japan
Latest Episodes
Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls
Today, we’re diving into the world of lucky animals—creatures believed to bring fortune, protection, and prosperity in Japanese culture. From the wise owl to the mystical fox, these animals are more than just symbols; they are deeply wov...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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12:42
Teke Teke テケテケ – The Ghost That Crawls
Teke Teke テケテケ is a Japanese urban legend about the ghost of a Japanese school girl hunting those she can find. She was hit by a train and severed in half. She became an onryo, or a vengeful spirit. She lurks in urban areas and roams train stat...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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8:16
The Legend of Oiran Buchi - Chilling Betrayal at “The Courtesan’s Bridge"
The story of Oiran Buchi, also known as "The Courtesan’s Bridge," is a chilling legend from Japan, specifically associated with a region in Yamanashi Prefecture. However, its eerie reputation has reached far and wide, including being recounted ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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10:37
Awashima Jinja - Japan’s Shrine for Unwanted (Haunted?) Dolls
In this episode of the Supernatural Japan Podcast, we explore the mystical Awashima Shrine in Wakayama, Japan—a sacred site renowned for its unique connection to dolls and fertility. Known as the resting place for old ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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9:17
Japanese Yokai: Dorotabo - Muddy Rice-field Monk
In this bite-sized episode, we look at the Dorotabō (泥田坊, "muddy rice field monk"), who is a type of yokai from Japanese folklore. It is believed to be the restless spirit of a farmer who, in life, worked tirelessly to cultivate and care for...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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5:15
