Japanese Yokai are supernatural creatures or spirits in Japanese folklore and mythology.  In this podcast episode, we look at the most iconic Japanese Yokai, the Kappa. Kappa are mischievous and sometimes dangerous, known for pulling people into rivers. Learn a little about their origins and the troubles they can cause. Support the Podcast:patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠⁠Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠Check out my other podcast: Just Japan Podcast:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649One source for this episode was: Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival GuideBy Hiroko Yoda and Matt Althttps://www.amazon.com/Yokai-Attack-Japanese-Monster-Survival/dp/480531219X

During the final days of World War 2, the city of Osaka suffered greatly from Allied bombing. Many industrial complexes along Osaka’s Yodo River were targeted. On one fateful day, more than a thousand factory workers, women, and children lost their lives after evacuating to Shirokiya Park during a bombing raid. It is said that to this very day, their spirits remain in that park.Support the Podcast:patreon.com/JustJapanPodcast97CHECK OUT: PARANORMAL KANSAI: Mysteries & Unexplained Stories of West JapanBY PHILIP JACKSON (AMAZON)LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠⁠Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠Check out my other podcast: Just Japan Podcast:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-japan-podcast/id846476649It’s also on all of the other major platforms!

The Hachioji Castle ruins are located near Tokyo, Japan in Hachioji City. In 1590, this was the site of a brutal battle that saw the Hojo Call fall to the powerful forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. To avoid capture, the families of the defenders brutally took their own lives. Today, this popular tourist site is said to be one of Japan’s most haunted. If yu're interested in possibly having a paranormal experience, this may be a great place to visit on your next trip to Japan.  Learn more in this episode of Supernatural Japan. LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠⁠Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠Website:https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/Sources:“Yurei Attack! By Matt Alt and Hiroko YodaHachiōji Castle  - WikipediaSengoku Hauntings: Hachiōji CastleHachioji Castle Ruins: The Tragedy Of Kanto's Hojo Clan - matcha-jpHachioji Castle Ruins: Is it Haunted? | Unusual Places in Japan (YouTube)Hachioji, Tokyo 八王子 東京都 (Japan-experience)Haunted Hachioji - hayakawajunpei (tumblr)More info is found with the help of AI.

In this episode we visit the port city of Kobe, Japan. In the heart of the city, in Sannomiya, is Ikuta Shrine. It’s stood there formore than a thousand years and has gone through many changes and at times, some tragic events. Visitors to Ikuta Shrine have reported seeing the ghostly figure of a woman in white near the shrine, particularly at night. Despite the ghostly legend, Ikuta Shrine remains a popular attraction in Kobe for its rich history and cultural significance.LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠⁠Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMapleWebsite:https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/Sources:Kobe, Japan - WikipediaIkuta-jinja  - IkidaneIkuta Jinta Shrine - Hyogo Tourism GuideIkuta Shrine - WikipediaHaunted Kobe…O-Hime of Ikuta Shrine - Lexus JapanOmiyamairi: The first shrine visit for baby - Japanese MeMiyamairi - WikipediaIkuta Shrine official website

When we think of famous cryptids, Bigfoot, Yeti, and chupacabra come to mind, but Japan has its fair share of mysterious creatures. The first recorded sightings of o mysterious sea serpent-like creature, dubbed Mossie, date back to the early 1970s. Much like Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster, Mossie is often described as a serpentine creature with humps that emerge from the deep, dark waters of Lake Yamanaka, one of the five picturesque lakes surrounding Mount Fuji. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we learn more about Mossie. LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠⁠Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠

In this Halloween week episode, we chat with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new books, Paranormal Japan as well as Tengu and Other Stories. Phillip shares some tales from his latest book including ones about the Gifu Poltergeist and the haunted Sendagaya Tunnel in Tokyo. Kevin and Phillip also discuss other Japanese folklore as well as some of their favorite spooky podcasts such as the Uncanny Podcast, The Battersea Poltergeist, The Witch Farm, Morbid Podcast, and the Nighttime Podcast. Check out Phillip’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phillip-Jackson/author/B07K4YHPZB?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Hidden Paths Kyoto: https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/ LIKE and Follow the Supernatural Japan Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠⁠ Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠

Tokyo’s iconic Sunshine 60 Building is a landmark familiar to anyone who’s visited the city. It was once the tallest skyscraper in Asia and is still considered, by many, to be the most haunted skyscraper in the world. It was constructed on land that has a dark past. The site of many dark crimes and executions. During the day it may seem like a bustling business area and tourist attraction, but when it gets dark, do supernatural things start to happen? Follow Supernatural Japan on Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan⁠ Email me with questions, comments, ideas, and stories: [email protected] JOIN the Supernatural Japan Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan⁠ Follow Kevin on “X” - Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MadForMaple⁠ Check out the Just Asia Podcast (Also hosted and produced by Kevin): ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asia/id1674193428

International educator and podcaster, Kevin O’Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. The Just Asia Podcast profiles fascinating expats living across Asia doing amazing things. He talks to people in Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and more. Listen to their stories and be inspired by the lives they lead.  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asia/id1674193428 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qBwXhrGswVKwd7HlwwP8E Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/daa3e5dd-7705-459a-8232-cc887772e096/just-asia Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1071669 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjViZjUwMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw © Kevin O'Shea 2023