Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

172 Episodes

1. Beto Beto-san Vs Teke Teke: Things That Stalk You at Night (Ep. 149)

   Published: 6/1/2024
2. Bug News: Body Parasites or Ghosts (Mushi no Shirase)? (Ep. 148)

   Published: 5/15/2024
3. Falling Trees: Tengu or Furusoma (Creepy Dead Guy)?(Ep. 147)

   Published: 5/1/2024
4. Story Time: The Mirror Maiden by Lafcadio Hearn (Ep. 146)

   Published: 4/17/2024
5. Ryomen Sukuna: Awesome Saint or Japan-Destroying Demon? (Ep. 145)

   Published: 3/30/2024
6. Teru Teru Bōzu: Cute, Magical, Unsettling Origins (Ep. 144)

   Published: 3/15/2024
7. Abe no Seimei & His Mysterious Place Near Me (Ep. 143)

   Published: 2/29/2024
8. Nami-Kozō: The Creepy Little Wave Boy (Ep. 142)

   Published: 2/16/2024
9. The All-powerful Five Elements and You (Ep. 141)

   Published: 1/31/2024
10. A Rollicking and Powerful Year of the Dragon 2024 (Ep. 140)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Published: 8/17/2023