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.
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  • Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls

    Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls
    Mar 9 2025

    Today, we’re diving into the world of lucky animals—creatures believed to bring fortune, protection, and prosperity in Japanese culture. From the wise owl to the mystical fox, these animals are more than just symbols; they are deeply woven into Shinto and Buddhist beliefs, folklore, and even modern superstitions. In this episode, we will focus on the Swallow or Tsubame and the Owl, Fukuro, two birds with a long tradition of bringing good fortune to the people of Japan.


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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d

    Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin


    Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com
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    13 mins
  • Teke Teke テケテケ – The Ghost That Crawls

    Teke Teke テケテケ – The Ghost That Crawls
    Mar 2 2025

    Teke Teke テケテケ is a Japanese urban legend about the ghost of a Japanese school girl hunting those she can find. She was hit by a train and severed in half. She became an onryo, or a vengeful spirit. She lurks in urban areas and roams train stations at night. Since she no longer has a lower body, she travels on her hands, dragging her upper torso and making a scratching or "teke teke" sound. Learn more in this episode of Supernatural Japan.


    Follow the podcast:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d


    Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin


    Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com
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    8 mins
  • The Legend of Oiran Buchi - Chilling Betrayal at “The Courtesan’s Bridge"

    The Legend of Oiran Buchi - Chilling Betrayal at “The Courtesan’s Bridge"
    Feb 22 2025

    The story of Oiran Buchi, also known as "The Courtesan’s Bridge," is a chilling legend from Japan, specifically associated with a region in Yamanashi Prefecture. However, its eerie reputation has reached far and wide, including being recounted in places like Sapporo. The tale is a haunting reminder of betrayal, greed, and tragedy.



    Follow the podcast:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d

    Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

    Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com


    Here's a link to the Critical Eats Japan video mentioned in the episode:

    Oiran Buchi Haunted Japan | 花魁淵

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35zrIJaPSTE&t=119s
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    11 mins

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The content is ok but it's narrated poorly. Please edit before posting your episodes. Most listeners are wearing earphones, your coughing and throat clearing is right in our ears!

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