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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
  • Haunted Toyama Park: Tokyo’s Ghostly Secrets

    Haunted Toyama Park: Tokyo’s Ghostly Secrets
    May 9 2026
    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 eerie history, local ghost stories, and the lingering supernatural presence that continues to fascinate visitors. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, haunted locations, and urban legends. 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 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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    23 mins
  • The Keukegen - The Filthy Yokai

    The Keukegen - The Filthy Yokai
    May 5 2026
    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 historical texts, and its role in modern pop culture, including GeGeGe no Kitaro. Discover the lessons this unique yokai teaches about care, neglect, and the unseen forces around us. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, supernatural tales, and mysterious creatures. 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 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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    10 mins
  • More Haunted Tales from Kyoto

    More Haunted Tales from Kyoto
    May 2 2026
    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 stories from the Kannonji Gate of 100 Beatings near Nijo Castle and the Cursed Mansion of Yoshioka Gondayu. We also dive into the Tsuchinoko Festival in Gifu Prefecture this Golden Week, the enigmatic Rock Ship of Masuda in Nara, and a strange, mysterious deer that has been visiting Phillip’s yard. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, haunted history, and supernatural tales, this episode blends local legend with spine-tingling storytelling. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Contact Phillip Jackson for amazing guided historical walking tours of Kyoto, Japan. Supernatural Japan locations map: Google Map Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee 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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    57 mins
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