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Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends

Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends

Written by: Tara A. Devlin
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 Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.Copyright 2018 Tara A. Devlin Art Social Sciences
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  • S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave

    S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave
    Jan 2 2026
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    This historical grave still stands today in the heart of Tokyo, but why has it never been moved? What happens when people try?

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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    11 mins
  • S4E8 - Peko-chan’s Horrifying Truth

    S4E8 - Peko-chan’s Horrifying Truth
    Dec 19 2025
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    Some legends claim this famous and beloved mascot has a horrifying truth hidden in her origins, but what’s really going on here?

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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    11 mins
  • S4E7 - Square

    S4E7 - Square
    Dec 5 2025
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    If you play this game you might suddenly find an extra person in your midst, but how did the idea for this game really come about, and what on earth does it actually summon?

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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    14 mins
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