Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Horrifying Family Secrets

Episode 109

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Ever thought your family was bad? These two tales will make you question those closest to you and whether you ever really truly know what’s going on in the house you live in…

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Bizarre Tales from Unique Characters

Episode 108

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These tales highlight not only some of the strange monsters you might cross in Japan, but some of the strange people you might see as well. If you are lucky, or unlucky enough…

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Bizarre & Dangerous Encounters

Episode 107

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These four stories will remind you that no matter where you go or what you do, danger will find you, and often in the most unexpected and terrifying ways.

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Terrifying Mountain Encounters

Episode 106

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Japan is covered in mountains, and in those lurk all sorts of horrors. These three tales will remind you why you always need to be careful out there. You never know if you’re truly alone…

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Strange Encounters from the Other Side

Episode 105

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Do we really know what’s lurking out there? What if the other side tries to speak to us in strange ways that we just can’t comprehend? These four stories will certainly make you think so…

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Terrifying Tales of Ancient Folklore

Episode 104

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Japan has a long history full of rich folklore. This week, we take a look at two tales from an older, more superstitious and supernatural Japan that have survived until modern times.

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Seaside Tales for Summer

Episode 103

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Take a dip in the chilling waters of the ocean this hot summer… if you dare. Once you know what’s lurking out there, you might not be so willing… Japanese ghosts do love water, after all.

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Unusual Ghostly Hauntings

Episode 102

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When people think of Japanese ghosts, they may imagine a woman in a white dress with long black hair over her face, but it’s not always so. These two stories tell of some strange and unique experiences the narrators had with ghosts…

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Terrifying Old Traditions

Episode 101

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In the far-flung villages of Japan you’ll find all sorts of strange and creepy customs, at least, if these stories are anything to by. What really lurks out there, and how do people go about keeping it at bay?

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Resort Job

Episode 100

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They head to the coast for the summer vacation to work and play. But what they find hidden on the second floor of that Japanese inn will change their lives forever…

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