Creepy Haunted Tunnels in Japan (Ep. 134)
My guess is that Japan has more haunted tunnels than anywhere in the world. In this episode I talk about three of the creepiest and most well-known. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other...
17 Okt 202322min
Okiku: The Haunted Doll (Ep. 133)
The Okiku-chan doll is believed to contain the spirit of the little girl who once owned her. This is seen by her constantly, slow growing hair. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other sho...
30 Sep 202320min
Myth Tales Vol. 1: Origin that Ends with Dragons (Ep. 132)
Myth Tales is an immersive retelling of Japan's creation myth. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books...
15 Sep 202322min
Summer Festival Part 2: Games and Dancing (Ep. 131)
Part 2 of Summer Festival in Japan is about unique games and dancing. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out he...
31 Aug 202319min
Summer Festival: Outfits and the Eats (Ep. 130)
Come experience a small summer festival (Natsu Matsuri) with me. This is Part One: Outfits and Eats! Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothin...
17 Aug 202323min
"Concerning Tea"... a reading (Ep. 129)
Learn about the history of tea and the tea ceremony in Japan, its origins in Buddhist rituals, and its later development into an art form. Listen to stories about the famous tea masters Rikyu and the ...
31 Juli 202322min
Raijū: The Thunder Beast (Ep. 128)
The raijū or thunder beast is smallish, very weird-looking creature that darts around during thunderstorms and wreaks havoc on the community. Here's what you need to know about it. Uncanny Japan is ...
16 Juli 202317min
Story Time: Yuki Onna (by Lafcadio Hearn) (Ep. 127)
I read Lafcadio Hearn's classic tale, "Yuki Onna" or "The Snow Woman." Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out ...
30 Juni 202320min
