The Hachioji Supermarket Murders
Send a text In this gripping episode of Supernatural Japan, we investigate the infamous Hachioji Supermarket Murders—a brutal unsolved triple homicide that shocked Tokyo in 1995. Who killed three inno...
10 Apr 20257min
Kintaro: The Golden Boy of Japanese Folklore
Send a text In this mythic episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the legendary tale of Kintaro—the "Golden Boy" of Japanese folklore. Raised in the mountains by a mysterious mountain witch, Kintar...
6 Apr 20259min
The Karakasa Yokai - Japan’s Umbrella Ghost
Send a text 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 Ka...
1 Apr 20257min
The Mystery of the Ningen (ニンゲン) - Japan’s Icy Cryptid?
Send a text 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 questio...
30 Mar 202511min
Osorezan (Mount Fear) – Japan’s Gateway to the Afterlife
Send a text 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 Ja...
23 Mar 202511min
Lost in the Snow – The Haunting of Hakkōda Mountains
Send a text 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 190...
16 Mar 202510min
Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls
Send a text 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 animal...
9 Mar 202514min
Teke Teke テケテケ – The Ghost That Crawls
Send a text 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 vengef...
2 Mar 20259min
