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Meet Japan’s most famous ghost in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, as we dive into the terrifying legend of Oiwa from Yotsuya Kaidan. Betrayed, poisoned, and murdered, Oiwa returns as a vengeful onryō, haunting her husband and driving him into madness. Explore the dark origins of this Edo-period ghost story, the real-world curses surrounding its stage and film adaptations, and why Oiwa remains one of the most powerful and feared spirits in Japanese folklore. From classic kabuki to modern J-horror, discover how the Legend of Oiwa continues to shape Japan’s obsession with ghosts, revenge, and the supernatural.

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Meet Turbo Granny (ターボババア) — one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the terrifying yokai said to sprint alongside cars, haunt dark roads and tunnels, and chase victims at impossible speeds. Discover the origins of the Turbo Granny myth, real-life encounter stories, and why this bizarre spirit remains one of Japan’s most unsettling modern ghost legends. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, urban legends, yokai, and supernatural horror.

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Love, Lies, and Death: Japan’s Black Widows explores chilling true crime cases including Chisako Kakehi, Kanae Kijima, and other infamous Japanese “black widows” who murdered their partners for money and control. This episode of Supernatural Japan examines the psychology, cultural context, and shocking betrayals behind Japan’s deadliest relationships.

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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, explore the mysterious origins of Setsubun, Japan’s traditional festival for driving out demons and welcoming good fortune. Learn about oni folklore, bean-throwing rituals (mamemaki), ehō-maki customs, and how families, schools, and temples celebrate this seasonal turning point. Blending Japanese folklore, Shinto and Buddhist beliefs, and modern traditions, Setsubun: Driving Out Demons, Welcoming Fortune reveals the supernatural meanings behind one of Japan’s most enduring cultural rituals.

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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, join us as we explore supernatural paths less traveled in Yawata City in Kyoto, Japan. Host Kevin O’Shea and writer Phillip Jackson explore supernatural sites located in Yawata and on Otokoyama. They visit a house reputed to be haunted, a traditional cemetery, and various shrines and temples on the mountain. A location connected to tales of hauntings and other unexplained phenomena. 

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