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

Season 1

Narrow Escapes from Deadly Curses

Episode 096

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A sword with a long, cursed history. 

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The Evil Within & Without

Episode 097

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Sometimes the terror comes from those around us. 

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Tales from the Otherside

Episode 098

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Otherside Picnic makes liberal use of 2channel’s “net lore,” and this week we’re looking

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The True Dangers of the Other Side

Episode 099

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The other side is said to be full of both benevolent and malicious spirits. 

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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. 

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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

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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

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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. 

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Terrifying Tales of Ancient Folklore

Episode 104

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Japan has a long history full of rich folklore. 

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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? 

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