The Monster of Lake Ikeda: Issie
Send a text Journey to southern Kyushu in this episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore Issie, the mysterious monster said to lurk beneath the waters of Lake Ikeda. Discover eyewitness sightings, l...
3 Jan 14min
Shogatsu - Shrines, Spirits and Japan’s New Year
Send a text Celebrate Shōgatsu, Japan’s most important holiday, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Explore New Year traditions, shrine visits, sacred foods, and the hidden spiritual beliefs behind...
27 Dec 202517min
Strange Skies in Japan: UFOs in Fukushima
Send a text Discover one of Japan’s strangest destinations in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We travel to UFO no Sato (UFO Village) in Fukushima and explore the Iino UFO Museum, a town famous for...
20 Dec 202522min
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Send a text Dive into the supernatural roots of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Discover some of the real folklore behind the demons, blades, and Taishō-era legen...
13 Dec 202526min
The Curse of the Colonel
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the bizarre Curse of the Colonel—the legend claiming a KFC Colonel Sanders statue doomed the Hanshin Tigers after fans threw it into Osaka...
6 Dec 202527min
The Namahage: Terrifying Oni of Winter
Send a text Dive into the legend of the Namahage, one of Japan’s most iconic winter spirits, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the origins of these fearsome oni-like figures from rural...
3 Dec 202513min
The Shinjuku Ghost Train
Send a text Discover the chilling legend of the Shinjuku Ghost Train in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore Tokyo, Japan’s most famous phantom commuter, its eerie origins, late-night sighti...
29 Nov 202514min
The Ghosts of Kobe City Hall
Send a text Explore the chilling ghost stories of Kobe City Hall in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Discover how the Great Hanshin–Awaji Earthquake shaped Kobe, Japan’s tragic past, and learn why ...
25 Nov 202519min
