Episodes

  • April Patreon Teaser - Legend of the Inunaki Village (Japan Ghost Stories Podcast)

    April Patreon Teaser - Legend of the Inunaki Village (Japan Ghost Stories Podcast)
    Mar 31 2026
    The Legend of Inunaki Village tells of a remote, cursed settlement in Fukuoka Prefecture that was sealed off after its residents rejected the modern world and declared they would follow their own laws. According to the tale, in the 1970s, a tunnel near the village was the site of a brutal murder and subsequent supernatural occurrences; anyone who enters the abandoned village or hears its gate’s toll is said to vanish or be driven mad. Over time, the story blended real incidents (including a notorious 1990s murder in the area) with urban-myth elements—ruined buildings, a mysterious stone gate, and malevolent spirits—making Inunaki a popular and chilling subject in Japanese horror and internet creepypasta. To get FULL access to Japan Ghost Stories and a lot more: https://www.patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97 Supernatural Japan Podcast: supernaturaljapan.com Links to Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee were well! Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Jorōgumo - The Binding Bride

    Jorōgumo - The Binding Bride
    Mar 28 2026
    A beautiful woman waits by a misty waterfall… but she’s no human. In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the legend of the Jorōgumo — Japan’s deadly spider-woman yōkai. Explore her Edo-period origins, eerie encounters at Jōren Falls, and terrifying tales like Genbe the fisherman and Samurai Hiroshi. Blending folklore, history, and horror, this episode uncovers how the Jorōgumo lures, traps, and devours her victims — and why her legend still thrives in modern anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Hachijo’s Banished Souls

    Hachijo’s Banished Souls
    Mar 24 2026
    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 legendary banishment of Minamoto no Tametomo to eerie modern hauntings. At the abandoned Hachijō Royal Hotel, ghostly encounters and unsettling stories linger. Why do the spirits of the exiled still haunt this island? Discover the chilling folklore and paranormal mysteries of Japan’s Island of Exile. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Jōkan-ji — The Ghostly Throw-Away Temple

    Jōkan-ji — The Ghostly Throw-Away Temple
    Mar 21 2026
    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 district, this unassuming temple holds the remains of thousands of women, many of them courtesans who lived and died in hardship, disease, and isolation during Japan’s Edo period. We uncover the haunting past of this sacred site, the tragic stories of the forgotten souls buried there, and the eerie ghost sightings that persist to this day. Blending true history, cultural context, and spine-tingling supernatural encounters, this episode reveals why Jōkan-ji is considered one of Japan’s most haunted locations—and why some spirits may never have truly left. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, dark history, and real-life hauntings, this is an episode you won’t forget. BRAND NEW Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Haunted Love Motels

    Haunted Love Motels
    Mar 14 2026
    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 how some later became abandoned haikyo ruins. From the infamous Seline Love Motel in Nagano to the mysterious “haunted room” legend of the Akasaka Love Hotel, we uncover chilling urban legends, real crimes, and ghost stories connected to these secretive spaces. Why do abandoned love hotels attract paranormal tales and urban explorers? Step inside Japan’s most unusual haunted locations — if you dare. BRAND NEW Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Listen to my (host Kevin O’Shea) expat life diary podcast, “Tales from Kevin”: @TalesFromKevin Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The Wednesday Strangler: Murder and Mystery in Rural Japan

    The Wednesday Strangler: Murder and Mystery in Rural Japan
    Mar 7 2026
    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 episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore a disturbing true crime case from Saga Prefecture, the investigation that gripped the nation, and the mysterious suspect at the center of it. Was the truth ever uncovered, or does the shadow of the Wednesday Strangler still linger in Japan’s forgotten countryside? BRAND NEW Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Into the Fog…in Japan

    Into the Fog…in Japan
    Feb 28 2026
    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 unexplained. Known for his book The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death & Gore, the Matt Hunter thriller series, his atmospheric YouTube channel Into the Fog with Peter Laws, and his appearances as part of Team Believer on the hit Uncanny podcast, Peter brings his unique perspective on the supernatural to the show. In this episode, he shares insights into his work in writing and podcasting and recounts a terrifying story about travelers who unknowingly book a haunted Airbnb in Kyoto filled with eerie dolls. If you love Japanese ghost stories, paranormal podcasts, and true creepy encounters in Japan, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to: “Into the Fog With Peter Laws”: https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheFog BRAND NEW Website: supernaturaljapan.com Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Vengeful and Powerful Spirits

    Vengeful and Powerful Spirits
    Feb 24 2026
    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 spirits of wronged nobles. This episode explores the tragic story of Prince Sawara, brother of Emperor Kanmu, who was accused of an assassination plot, exiled to Awaji Island, and whose angry spirit was blamed for disasters in the ancient capital. Discover why ceremonies to appease these feared ghosts continue to this day, and don’t miss Kevin’s announcement of the brand-new Supernatural Japan Premium membership on Patreon for listeners who want even more supernatural content. BRAND NEW Website: supernaturaljapan.com Connect with Phil Jackson in Kyoto: https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/ Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Connect with Supernatural Japan: Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins