True but mostly fictional horror in the Japanese workplace

True but mostly fictional horror in the Japanese workplace

Episode Notes

Ever wanted to work in Japan? Probably avoid these jobs. Or any jobs. A young office worker goes missing after investigating a mysterious room. A ghost photo refuses to be edited. Who's haunting the convenience store, and who's in the empty karaoke room? Find out as this week we explore various strange happenings in the Japanese workplace.

BGM thanks to Myuuji Intro & Outro BGM thanks to Kevin MacLeod Sound effects thanks to Free Sound Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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