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Supernatural Japan
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 33 episodes
Supernatural Japan
Latest Episodes
The Karakasa Yokai - Japan’s Umbrella Ghost
In this mini-episode, we’re stepping into the world of tsukumogami in Japan, a household object that has come to life after a hundred years! Our focus? The ever-charming and mischievous Karakasa-obake, or as some call it, the umbrella ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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5:31

The Mystery of the Ningen (ニンゲン) - Japan’s Icy Cryptid?
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we plunge into the freezing waters of the Antarctic to uncover the mystery of a cryptid that has left internet users and conspiracy theorists questioning reality. Is there something massive, pale, and huma...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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10:00

Osorezan (Mount Fear) – Japan’s Gateway to the Afterlife
In this episode, we look at Osorezan 恐山, or Mount Fear, as it’s ominously known. Located at the northern tip of Honshu, Osorezan is more than just a mountain. It’s believed to be one of Japan’s entrances to the underworld—a sacred, haunted land...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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9:42

Lost in the Snow – The Haunting of Hakkōda Mountains
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the haunting true story of the Hakkōda Mountains Incident, where 199 Japanese soldiers perished in a deadly blizzard during a 1902 military exercise. As we recount the tragic m...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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8:34

Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls
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 wov...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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12:42
