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Supernatural Japan

Supernatural Japan

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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.Supernatural Japan Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The Gifu Poltergeist

    The Gifu Poltergeist
    Jul 7 2026
    This week, we revisit a classic Supernatural Japan episode. Host, Kevin O’Shea, chats with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new book, 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 and some of their favorite spooky podcasts, including The Uncanny Podcast, The Battersea Poltergeist, The Witch Farm, Morbid Podcast, and The Nighttime Podcast. Check out Phillip’s website for books and tours: Hidden Paths Kyoto: https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/ Website: supernaturaljapan.com Supernatural Japan locations map: Google Map Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Tales from Kevin (my expat diary podcast) Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Encore Episode: Mysterious Crows in Japan - Karasu カラス

    Encore Episode: Mysterious Crows in Japan - Karasu カラス
    Jul 4 2026
    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 may get a bad wrap from some, but for others, they are creatures to be revered. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Supernatural Japan locations map: Google Map Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Tales from Kevin (my expat diary podcast) Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Noppera-bo: The Faceless Yokai

    Noppera-bo: The Faceless Yokai
    Jun 30 2026
    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 where a human face should be. Delving into Edo-period ghost stories, cultural symbolism, and psychological horror, we uncover how these faceless beings reflect deep fears of identity loss, misrecognition, and the uncanny in everyday life. From the legendary Akasaka “Mujina” encounter to modern interpretations in Japanese urban legend and horror culture, this episode reveals why the noppera-bō continues to haunt imaginations as a symbol of quiet, existential terror that hides in plain sight. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Supernatural Japan locations map: Google Map Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Tales from Kevin (my expat diary podcast) Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
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