Shochikubai: Pine, Bamboo, Plum and Samurai Shade (Ep. 138)
Shochikubai means "pine, bamboo, plum" and are considered the three winter friends. You'll find them in New Year decorations as well as another interesting and surprising place. I'll tell more on toda...
15 Dec 202318min
A Delightful Dive into Meiji Era Yokai News (Ep. 137)
Today I’m going to do something a little different, again. I’m going to give you some real yōkai and paranormal news. Not current news, but stories that were actually published in newspapers during th...
1 Dec 202319min
The Dreaded Northern Pillow (kitamakura) and Fan Death (Ep. 136)
Is sleeping with your head facing north a practice that'll bring you bad luck and invite death or is it good luck, welcoming a restful night's sleep and money? [This description contains Amazon affil...
15 Nov 202323min
"The Other Side" A Creepy Japanese Ghost Story (Ep. 135)
"The Other Side" is a ghost story I wrote using some of the more common Japanese scary tropes. Put on some headphones and turn out the lights and let me tell you a story. Uncanny Japan is author Ther...
31 Okt 202331min
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
