Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

143 Episodes

1. A Rollicking and Powerful Year of the Dragon 2024 (Ep. 140)

   Published: 1/16/2024
2. Joya no Kane: Purify Yourself With This Episode (Ep. 139)

   Published: 12/28/2023
3. Shochikubai: Pine, Bamboo, Plum and Samurai Shade (Ep. 138)

   Published: 12/15/2023
4. A Delightful Dive into Meiji Era Yokai News (Ep. 137)

   Published: 12/1/2023
5. The Dreaded Northern Pillow (kitamakura) and Fan Death (Ep. 136)

   Published: 11/15/2023
6. "The Other Side" A Creepy Japanese Ghost Story (Ep. 135)

   Published: 10/31/2023
7. Creepy Haunted Tunnels in Japan (Ep. 134)

   Published: 10/17/2023
8. Okiku: The Haunted Doll (Ep. 133)

   Published: 9/30/2023
9. Myth Tales Vol. 1: Origin that Ends with Dragons (Ep. 132)

   Published: 9/15/2023
10. Summer Festival Part 2: Games and Dancing (Ep. 131)

    Published: 8/31/2023
11. Summer Festival: Outfits and the Eats (Ep. 130)

    Published: 8/17/2023
12. "Concerning Tea"... a reading (Ep. 129)

    Published: 7/31/2023
13. Raijū: The Thunder Beast (Ep. 128)

    Published: 7/16/2023
14. Story Time: Yuki Onna (by Lafcadio Hearn) (Ep. 127)

    Published: 6/30/2023
15. Dōsojin: Cuddly and Carnal Road Side Statues (Ep. 126)

    Published: 6/15/2023
16. Kitsune no Koban: Fox Money (Ep. 125)

    Published: 5/30/2023
17. Story Time: Rokurokubi by Lafcadio Hearn (Ep. 124)

    Published: 5/15/2023
18. Black-Toothed Yōkai (Ep. 123)

    Published: 4/30/2023
19. Ohaguro: The Ultimate Beauty Hack of Ancient Japan (Ep. 122)

    Published: 4/16/2023
20. Doom and Bloom: Cherry Blossom Folk Beliefs (Ep. 121)

    Published: 3/31/2023