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Tales from Kanto

Episode 198

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This week, we’re heading to Kanto for 10 terrifying tales from Japan’s most populous region. What lurks in the dense concrete jungles and far flung mountains? Come find out…

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A Crescendo of Curses

Episode 197

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Eight terrifying curses straight out of Japan that will make you question just how safe you really think you are, and what lurks around every corner…

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Tales from Chubu

Episode 196

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This week, we’re heading to Chubu for eight terrifying tales from central Japan. What lurks in the mountains that split the country in half? Come find out…

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The Haunts in Our Buildings

Episode 195

Episode Notes

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Step inside the haunted walls of various buildings and uncover what lurks in the walls, the shadows, and even the closets. Are we really as alone as we think?

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Tales from Kyushu

Episosde 194

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This week we’re heading to the island of Kyushu for 8 stories of terrifying ghosts, monsters, and sometimes even people…

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Warnings from the Inaka

Episode 193

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Ten tales from the countryside serving us warnings, wisdom, and a whole lot of chills when it comes to what lurks outside the reach of our big cities.

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Tales from Shikoku

Episode 192

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This week we’re heading to the island of Shikoku for a variety of ghosts and yokai of legend, as well as a few modern scares too.

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More Terrifying Than Ghosts…

Episode 191

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They often say that the one thing more terrifying than ghosts is, well, people, and these eight stories will certainly make you wonder if that’s true or not.

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Tales from Kansai

Episode 190

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As we continue our ghostly tour of Japan, this week we’re heading to Kansai in the southern-central region of Honshu. Uncover six terrifying tales from Japan’s ancient capital.

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The Bewildering Mysteries of Shrines

Episode 189

Episode Notes

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Nine bizarre, otherworldly, and often terrifying tales of shrines from around Japan and the creatures, gods, and curses you can sometimes find there.

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