Supernatural Japan
Explore the dark side of Japan with the Supernatural Japan Podcast — where chilling true crime, eerie urban legends, and spine-tingling folklore come together. Each episode dives deep into Japan’s haunted history, mysterious disappearances, yokai encounters, and unsolved cases that blur the line between myth and reality. Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, Japanese culture, and true crime. Subscribe now and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Japan.
Episodes
65 episodes
Onibi – The Ghostly Fires of Japan
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Onibi (鬼火) — mysterious ghostly flames said to appear in Japan’s forests, mountains, and graveyards. Are they wandering spirits, trickster yokai, or nat...
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Episode 64
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11:51
Chikara Ishi (力石) - Japanese Power Stones
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Japan-based American strongman David Dunlap to explore the fascinating history of chikara ishi (力石) — Japan’s legendary strength stones. Once central...
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Episode 63
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42:21
The Lucky Turtle and the Brave Carp
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mystical world of Japan’s most auspicious animals: the turtle (kame) and the carp (koi). Discover how these creatures symbolize longevity, resilience, and good for...
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Episode 62
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10:30
Sugisawa Village: The Vanished Settlement
Discover the chilling mystery of Sugisawa Village, one of Japan’s most infamous urban legends, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the eerie origins of this “vanished village” in Aomori Prefecture, its deep ties to Tōhoku...
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Episode 61
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13:04
The Yamauba of the Daisetsuzan Mountains
Discover the chilling legend of the Yamauba of Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan Mountains in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the origins of this fearsome mountain witch (also known as Yamamba), her role in Japanese folklore, and t...
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Episode 60
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12:12
The Vanishing of Tiphaine Véron
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious disappearance of French tourist Tiphaine Véron, who vanished in 2018 while visiting the historic city of Nikkō. Known for its UNESCO World Heritage shrines, temp...
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Episode 59
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10:04
Tales from “Dark Kyoto”
This week on Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea meets returning guest and Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson in Osaka’s beautiful Utsubo Park for a rare in-person recording. Phillip takes us deep into the eerie side of Dark Kyoto—far beyond ...
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Episode 58
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39:09
The Extra Dancer: Ghosts of Obon in Tohoku
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the chilling legend of the “Extra Dancer” who appears during Bon Odori festivals in rural Tohoku. Rooted in Japan’s Obon traditions—a time when spirits of the dead ar...
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Episode 57
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6:42
Messengers of the Gods: The Sacred Deer of Nara
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to Nara, where over 1,000 free-roaming deer are revered as messengers of the gods and protected as national treasures. Explore the ancient legends that tie these sacred an...
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Episode 56
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10:00
When the Spirits Return: Japan’s Spooky Summer
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, titled “When the Spirits Return: Japan’s Spooky Summer,” we explore the eerie traditions and ghostly folklore that come alive during Japan’s hottest season. From the haunting Obon Festival—when ance...
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Episode 55
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13:32
Hiking Haunted Kansai: A Paranormal Adventure
Join us for a thrilling new episode of Supernatural Japan as I hike through the hidden, haunted corners of Kyoto with Japan-based paranormal author Phillip Jackson. Together, we explore eerie locations off the tourist path, incl...
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Episode 54
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17:39
The Haunting of the Amakusa Islands
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to the mysterious Amakusa Islands, a remote and historically rich archipelago off the coast of Kyushu. Known for their connection to hidden Christian history, samurai rebellions, and an...
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Episode 53
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11:59
The Doryodo Ruins – The Haunted Temple That Screams
In this chilling Supernatural Japan episode, host Kevin O’Shea ventures to the heart of western Tokyo to unravel the dark mysteries of the haunted Doryodo Ruins in Hachioji’s Ōtsukayama Park. Once a serene temple built in 1874 and demolished in...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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10:34
The Vending Machine Murders – Japan’s Paraquat Poisonings
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the infamous Paraquat Murders (パラコート連続毒殺事件), a shocking true crime case from 1980s Japan that left the nation gripped by fear. Known as the "Vending Machine Murders," these ...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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12:05
The Ominato Ghost Ship and the Spirits of the Ukishima Maru
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we set sail into the eerie waters of Aomori Prefecture to uncover the legend of the Ominato Ghost Ship—a spectral vessel said to haunt the bay near Mutsu City, Japan. Linked by whi...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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9:46
The Blue Blanket Butcher
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the horrifying true crime case of the Blue Blanket Butcher (青い毛布の殺人者, Aoi Mōfu no Satsujinsha)—a gruesome unsolved mystery that shook Japan more than 100 years ago. Discover...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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14:18
Ghosts at the Gate: Kobe's Haunted Foreign Cemetery
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie legends and ghost stories surrounding the Kobe Foreign Cemetery (神戸外国人墓地), a historic graveyard nestled in the hills of one of Japan’s most international cities. Disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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10:16
The Ghost of Hozenji Yokocho: Osaka’s Hidden Spirit
Discover the chilling legend of the ghost of Hozenji Yokocho, a narrow, lantern-lit alleyway hidden in the heart of Osaka’s Namba district. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the haunted history of this iconic backstreet...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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11:25
Kitsune: Fox Spirits of Fortune and Folklore
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of the Kitsune, Japan’s legendary fox spirit. Discover how these shape-shifting creatures bridge the gap between myth and reality—revered as protectors, feared as t...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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11:07
The Tokyo Sarin Gas Attack
In this gripping episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the chilling events of the 1995 Tokyo Subway Sarin Gas Attack carried out by the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo. Host Kevin O'Shea sits down with Japan-based university educator B...
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Episode 45
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53:32
Ghosts of the Tsunami - 3/11
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, titled "Ghosts of the Tsunami 3/11," we explore the haunting aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami through the lens of local ghost stories and spiritual phenomena. Discover ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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10:53
The Myojo 56 Fire: Hauntings in the Heart of Kabukicho
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the tragic and chilling story of the Myojo 56 Building Fire, one of Japan’s deadliest unsolved arson cases, which claimed 44 lives in Tokyo’s notorious Kabukicho red-light district i...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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11:26
Mysterious Manga Terrifies Hong Kong Tourists! - with Jay Allen from Unseen Japan
In the next episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into a bizarre and unsettling story that’s recently made headlines across Asia. Host Kevin O’Shea sits down with journalist Jay Allen, founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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22:44
The Bone Giant That Hungers: Gashadokuro
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the terrifying legend of the Gashadokuro—the giant, fleshless skeleton said to roam the countryside at night, hunting unsuspecting travelers. Discover the dark origins of this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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9:27
The Inokashira Park Dismemberment Case
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the unsolved 1994 Inokashira Park dismemberment case, where a Tokyo salaryman's body was found meticulously cut into 30 pieces and scattered across a serene urban park. Blendin...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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11:20
