Hachijo’s Banished Souls
Far out in the Philippine Sea lies Hachijōjima—a remote island once used to exile disgraced nobles and powerful figures. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore its dark history, from the le...
24 Mar 23min
Jōkan-ji — The Ghostly Throw-Away Temple
Step into one of Tokyo’s darkest hidden histories in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, as we explore Jōkan-ji—infamously known as the “Throw-Away Temple.” Located in the historic Yoshiwara ...
21 Mar 18min
Haunted Love Motels
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Japan’s haunted love motels. Learn the surprising history of Japanese love hotels, their rise during the economic Bubble era, and h...
14 Mar 24min
The Wednesday Strangler: Murder and Mystery in Rural Japan
In the 1970s, a quiet corner of rural Japan was shaken by a series of chilling murders. The killer struck on the same day each week, earning a terrifying nickname — the Wednesday Strangler. In this ep...
7 Mar 25min
Into the Fog…in Japan
Send a text British author, podcaster, and reverend Peter Laws joins this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan to discuss his fascinating career exploring the dark side of belief, horror, and the un...
28 Feb 54min
Vengeful and Powerful Spirits
Send a text Celebrate the 100th episode of Supernatural Japan as returning contributor Phillip Jackson shares chilling tales from Kyoto, diving into the eerie tradition of goryō worship—the vengeful s...
24 Feb 33min
The Ghost Who Was Boiled Alive
Send a text Dive into one of Kyoto’s darkest legends in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore the haunted history of Nanzen-ji, where legendary outlaw Ishikawa Goemon was supposedl...
21 Feb 18min
Japan’s Magical Plants
Send a text Discover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where we explore the ancient beliefs surrounding magical plants like bamboo, mugwort, sak...
17 Feb 14min
