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After exploring animal spirit possession last episode, Thersa turns to the Japanese ways of staying safe, getting a little lucky, and maybe even finding love through ofuda and omamori, talismans and charms filled with divine power and everyday hope. With birdsong in the backgroun ...  Show more

What is tsukimono? In Japanese culture, it’s the unsettling idea of possession—when a human or animal spirit attaches itself to you and usually does harm. In this episode of Uncanny Japan, I explore animal possession: foxes, dogs, snakes, and even horses that cling to people for ...  Show more

Three connected stories of samurai from medieval Japan. On the first, Kintaro, a buff eight-year-old, discovers his destiny. On the second, Watanabe no Tsuna, a samurai warrior in his prime fights a demon that's been terrorizing a gate in Kyoto, and on the third he's recruited by ...  Show more

This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about Search & Rescue, Tattoo Artists, & Japan...HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT?► www.Reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficialFOLLOW ME ON -►YouTube - ...  Show more

This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about Trusting Your Gut, Mothers & Japan...HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT?► www.Reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficialFOLLOW ME ON -►YouTube - https: ...  Show more

This episode includes narrations of true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself. Today you'll experience horrifying stories about Spring, Easter, & Coffee Shops...HAVE A STORY TO SUBMIT?► www.Reddit.com/r/LetsReadOfficialFOLLOW ME ON -►YouTube - https://ww ...  Show more