Noppera-bo: The Faceless Yokai
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore one of the most unsettling yokai in Japanese folklore—the noppera-bō (のっぺらぼう), the infamous faceless spirit said to appear as an ordinary person befor...
30 Jun 13min
The Kofu Incident: Japan’s Roswell?
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we investigate the chilling 1975 Kofu Incident in Yamanashi Prefecture, where two schoolboys reported seeing strange orange lights descend into a quiet vineyard—...
27 Jun 24min
Yurei: Japan’s Vengeful Ghosts
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of Yūrei, Japan’s legendary ghosts and restless spirits. Discover the origins of Yūrei in Japanese folklore, the traits that set ...
20 Jun 24min
Azuki Arai - The Bean Washer Yokai
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the legend of the Azuki Arai, a mysterious Japanese yōkai said to haunt rivers and mountain streams, endlessly washing red azuki beans in the darkness...
16 Jun 11min
The Ghost That Brings Good Luck
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of Zashiki Warashi, Japan's legendary child spirits said to bring good fortune, prosperity, and protection to the homes they inha...
13 Jun 24min
Japan’s Haunted Okiku Doll
Discover the chilling legend of the Okiku Doll in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Explore the mysterious Japanese doll whose hair is said to grow on its own, the origins of this eerie tale, and th...
9 Jun 12min
The Haunted Legacy of Japan's Mummy Priests
Deep in Japan's Tohoku region, a small number of Buddhist monks undertook one of history's most extreme spiritual journeys—self-mummification. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mys...
6 Jun 22min
FEED DROP: Somewhere in the Skies - UFOs in Ancient Japan
Summary: Inspired by his travels across Japan, Ryan Sprague explores the country's fascinating history of UFOs, mysterious aerial phenomena, and supernatural legends. From ancient texts and sacred tra...
4 Jun 28min
