Chikara Ishi (力石) - Japanese Power Stones
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Japan-based American strongman David Dunlap to explore the fascinating history of chikara ishi (力石) — Japan’s legend...
13 Sep 202544min
The Lucky Turtle and the Brave Carp
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mystical world of Japan’s most auspicious animals: the turtle (kame) and the carp (koi). Discover how these creatures symbolize longev...
6 Sep 202512min
Sugisawa Village: The Vanished Settlement
Send a text Discover the chilling mystery of Sugisawa Village, one of Japan’s most infamous urban legends, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the eerie origins of this “vanished village...
30 Aug 202514min
The Terrifying Mountain Witch of the Daisetsuzan Mountains
Send a text Discover the chilling legend of the Yamauba of Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan Mountains in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the origins of this fearsome mountain witch (also known as...
23 Aug 202513min
The Mysterious Vanishing of Tiphaine Véron
Send a text In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious disappearance of French tourist Tiphaine Véron, who vanished in 2018 while visiting the historic city of Nikkō. Kn...
17 Aug 202511min
Tales from “Dark Kyoto”
Send a text This week on Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea meets returning guest and Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson in Osaka’s beautiful Utsubo Park for a rare in-person recording. Phillip tak...
10 Aug 202541min
The Extra Dancer: Ghosts of Obon in Tohoku
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the chilling legend of the “Extra Dancer” who appears during Bon Odori festivals in rural Tohoku. Rooted in Japan’s Obon traditions—a time...
6 Aug 20258min
Messengers of the Gods: The Sacred Deer of Nara
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to Nara, where over 1,000 free-roaming deer are revered as messengers of the gods and protected as national treasures. Explore the ancient...
3 Aug 202511min
