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

Season 1

Spooky Spectral Terrors

Episode 215

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Five terrifying tales of spooky Japanese ghosts who may or may not just be after a

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Encounters of the Twisted

Episode 216

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Eight Japanese horror tales that will not just terrify you, but also make you question

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Devilish Dreams

Episode 217

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Eight terrifying dreams that’ll make you question going to sleep, and if it’s really

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Deadly Dreadful Dolls

Episode 218

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Nine terrifying tales of Japanese dolls that’ll make you question what’s really sitting

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Best of 2025

Episode 219

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As we kick back over the holidays, let’s take a look back at some of the best stories

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Hair-raising School Adventures

Episode 220

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It’s time to head back to school for eight terrifying tales of what lurks in the

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Maddening Mountain Frights

Episode 221

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Let’s head into the mountains of Japan for 12 terrifying tales of monsters, spirits, and

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Spectral Frights and Bites

Episode 222

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11 terrifying tales from Japan of ghosts, spectres, and all the horrible things that

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Deadly Spiritual Encounters

Episode 223

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Four terrifying tales from Japan of deadly, horrifying, bizarre, and unforgettable

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Spine-tingling Accounts of the Sea

Episode 224

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Seven terrifying tales straight from the oceans surrounding Japan. 

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