Japanese Yokai are supernatural creatures or spirits in Japanese folklore and mythology. In this podcast episode, we look at the most iconic Japanese Yokai, the Kappa. Kappa are mischievous and sometimes dangerous, known for pulling people into rivers. Learn a little about their origins and the troubles they can cause.

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Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide

By Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt

https://www.amazon.com/Yokai-Attack-Japanese-Monster-Survival/dp/480531219X

During the final days of World War 2, the city of Osaka suffered greatly from Allied bombing. Many industrial complexes along Osaka’s Yodo River were targeted. On one fateful day, more than a thousand factory workers, women, and children lost their lives after evacuating to Shirokiya Park during a bombing raid. It is said that to this very day, their spirits remain in that park.

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CHECK OUT: PARANORMAL KANSAI: Mysteries & Unexplained Stories of West Japan

BY PHILIP JACKSON (AMAZON)

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The Hachioji Castle ruins are located near Tokyo, Japan in Hachioji City. In 1590, this was the site of a brutal battle that saw the Hojo Call fall to the powerful forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. To avoid capture, the families of the defenders brutally took their own lives. Today, this popular tourist site is said to be one of Japan’s most haunted. If yu're interested in possibly having a paranormal experience, this may be a great place to visit on your next trip to Japan.  Learn more in this episode of Supernatural Japan. 

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“Yurei Attack! By Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda

Hachiōji Castle  - Wikipedia

Sengoku Hauntings: Hachiōji Castle

Hachioji Castle Ruins: The Tragedy Of Kanto's Hojo Clan - matcha-jp

Hachioji Castle Ruins: Is it Haunted? | Unusual Places in Japan (YouTube)

Hachioji, Tokyo 八王子 東京都 (Japan-experience)

Haunted Hachioji - hayakawajunpei (tumblr)

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In this episode we visit the port city of Kobe, Japan. In the heart of the city, in Sannomiya, is Ikuta Shrine. It’s stood there formore than a thousand years and has gone through many changes and at times, some tragic events. Visitors to Ikuta Shrine have reported seeing the ghostly figure of a woman in white near the shrine, particularly at night. Despite the ghostly legend, Ikuta Shrine remains a popular attraction in Kobe for its rich history and cultural significance.

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Ikuta-jinja  - Ikidane

Ikuta Jinta Shrine - Hyogo Tourism Guide

Ikuta Shrine - Wikipedia

Haunted Kobe…O-Hime of Ikuta Shrine - Lexus Japan

Omiyamairi: The first shrine visit for baby - Japanese Me

Miyamairi - Wikipedia

Ikuta Shrine official website

When we think of famous cryptids, Bigfoot, Yeti, and chupacabra come to mind, but Japan has its fair share of mysterious creatures. The first recorded sightings of o mysterious sea serpent-like creature, dubbed Mossie, date back to the early 1970s. Much like Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster, Mossie is often described as a serpentine creature with humps that emerge from the deep, dark waters of Lake Yamanaka, one of the five picturesque lakes surrounding Mount Fuji. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we learn more about Mossie. 

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In this Halloween week episode, we chat with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new books, Paranormal Japan as well as Tengu and Other Stories. Phillip shares some tales from his latest book including ones about the Gifu Poltergeist and the haunted Sendagaya Tunnel in Tokyo. Kevin and Phillip also discuss other Japanese folklore as well as some of their favorite spooky podcasts such as the Uncanny Podcast, The Battersea Poltergeist, The Witch Farm, Morbid Podcast, and the Nighttime Podcast.

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Tokyo’s iconic Sunshine 60 Building サンシャイン60, is a landmark familiar to anyone who’s visited the city. It was once the tallest skyscraper in Asia and is still considered, by many, to be the most haunted skyscraper in the world. It was constructed on land that has a dark past. The site of many dark crimes and executions. During the day it may seem like a bustling business area and tourist attraction, but when it gets dark, do supernatural things start to happen?

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It’s “Spooky Season” and we’re back! The Halloween holiday has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (SAH-win), a pagan religious celebration. It's hugely popular in America and Canada, but its popularity in Japan has grown steadily over the past few decades. From the festivals, parades and zombie chases at Tokyo Disneyland and  Universal Studios Japan, to children's Halloween parades and trains filled with drunken foreigners, Japan puts its own unique twist on the event. Although Obon in August is the true spooky season in Japan, many Japanese people also love to party and celebrate on October 31st! 

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