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Not all Japanese revenge ghosts are wronged women. Meet Kohada Koheiji: a failed Edo-period actor who became famous for playing ghosts, only to be murdered, drowned, and returned as the very thing he once performed. In this episode, we explore the tangled history of the “real” Ko ...  Show more

In this episode of Uncanny Japan, we follow Benzaiten — also known as Benten — from her origins as Saraswati to her place among Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods. Along the way: Enoshima’s five-headed dragon, white snakes as divine messengers, snake-skin wallets, house snakes, and Ugajin, ...  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