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Supernatural Japan Supernatural Japan
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4.8 • 9 Ratings
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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.
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Supernatural Japan - Episode 17: Japanese Yokai - Kappa
Japanese Yokai are supernatural creatures or spirits in Japanese folklore and mythology. In this podcast episode, we look at the most iconic Japanese Yokai, the Kappa. Kappa are mischievous and sometimes dangerous, known for pulling people into rivers. Learn a little about their origins and the troubles they can cause.
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One source for this episode was:
Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide
By Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt
https://www.amazon.com/Yokai-Attack-Japanese-Monster-Survival/dp/480531219X -
Supernatural Japan - Episode 16: Haunted Osaka - Shirokita Park
During the final days of World War 2, the city of Osaka suffered greatly from Allied bombing. Many industrial complexes along Osaka’s Yodo River were targeted. On one fateful day, more than a thousand factory workers, women, and children lost their lives after evacuating to Shirokiya Park during a bombing raid. It is said that to this very day, their spirits remain in that park.
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CHECK OUT: PARANORMAL KANSAI: Mysteries & Unexplained Stories of West Japan
BY PHILIP JACKSON (AMAZON)
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Supernatural Japan Podcast - Episode 15: The Ghosts of Hachioji Castle
The Hachioji Castle ruins are located near Tokyo, Japan in Hachioji City. In 1590, this was the site of a brutal battle that saw the Hojo Call fall to the powerful forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. To avoid capture, the families of the defenders brutally took their own lives. Today, this popular tourist site is said to be one of Japan’s most haunted. If yu're interested in possibly having a paranormal experience, this may be a great place to visit on your next trip to Japan. Learn more in this episode of Supernatural Japan.
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Sources:
“Yurei Attack! By Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda
Hachiōji Castle - Wikipedia
Sengoku Hauntings: Hachiōji Castle
Hachioji Castle Ruins: The Tragedy Of Kanto's Hojo Clan - matcha-jp
Hachioji Castle Ruins: Is it Haunted? | Unusual Places in Japan (YouTube)
Hachioji, Tokyo 八王子 東京都 (Japan-experience)
Haunted Hachioji - hayakawajunpei (tumblr)
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Supernatural Japan - Episode 14: The Ghost of Kobe's Ikuta Shrine
In this episode we visit the port city of Kobe, Japan. In the heart of the city, in Sannomiya, is Ikuta Shrine. It’s stood there formore than a thousand years and has gone through many changes and at times, some tragic events. Visitors to Ikuta Shrine have reported seeing the ghostly figure of a woman in white near the shrine, particularly at night. Despite the ghostly legend, Ikuta Shrine remains a popular attraction in Kobe for its rich history and cultural significance.
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Sources:
Kobe, Japan - Wikipedia
Ikuta-jinja - Ikidane
Ikuta Jinta Shrine - Hyogo Tourism Guide
Ikuta Shrine - Wikipedia
Haunted Kobe…O-Hime of Ikuta Shrine - Lexus Japan
Omiyamairi: The first shrine visit for baby - Japanese Me
Miyamairi - Wikipedia
Ikuta Shrine official website -
Supernatural Japan - Episode 13: Mossie, Japan’s Loch Ness Monster
When we think of famous cryptids, Bigfoot, Yeti, and chupacabra come to mind, but Japan has its fair share of mysterious creatures. The first recorded sightings of o mysterious sea serpent-like creature, dubbed Mossie, date back to the early 1970s. Much like Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster, Mossie is often described as a serpentine creature with humps that emerge from the deep, dark waters of Lake Yamanaka, one of the five picturesque lakes surrounding Mount Fuji. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we learn more about Mossie.
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Supernatural Japan - Episode 12: The Gifu Poltergeist and Spooky Tales with Phillip Jackson
In this Halloween week episode, we chat with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new books, Paranormal Japan as well as Tengu and Other Stories. Phillip shares some tales from his latest book including ones about the Gifu Poltergeist and the haunted Sendagaya Tunnel in Tokyo. Kevin and Phillip also discuss other Japanese folklore as well as some of their favorite spooky podcasts such as the Uncanny Podcast, The Battersea Poltergeist, The Witch Farm, Morbid Podcast, and the Nighttime Podcast.
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Hidden Paths Kyoto:
https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/
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Customer Reviews
I’m so excited for this pod!
This podcast features two of my favorite things: Japanese history/culture and spooky stuff. After listening to the first two episodes I am hooked! Can’t wait for more!
This is Great!!
Love the podcast so far, I was a long time listener of Just Japan podcast and now to hear a supernatural part is awesome