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Uncanny Japan

Uncanny Japan

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folklorist, and graduate of the Clarion West workshop. Drawing on her over thirty-five years of living in Japan, she is the author of The Book of Japanese Folklore. Her horror short story collection (The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales) was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award. Her forthcoming works include the Yokai Oracle Deck (Fall, 2025) and Legends of Japanese Mythology (Eyes Wide Editions, 2026).Copyright ©2025 Uncanny Productions Arte Ciencias Sociales Historia y Crítica Literaria Mundial
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  • Japan's Most Famous Ghost: My Retelling of Oiwa and the Yotsuya Kaidan (Ep. 179)

    Japan's Most Famous Ghost: My Retelling of Oiwa and the Yotsuya Kaidan (Ep. 179)
    Oct 7 2025
    It's October. Time to pull a blanket around your shoulders, light a candle against the dark, and listen to a good old-fashioned ghost story. There are many versions of the tragic tale of Japan's most famous ghost, Oiwa-san. But today, let me tell you my own retelling of her classic tale. I told the story of Yotsuya Kaidan back in episode 42, but for this episode I rewrote the tale, telling it like a short story. The most famous version was a kabuki play written by Tsuruya Namboku IV called "Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan" which premiered on stage in 1825. He wrote the story based on some true-life happenings and scandals and murders, but also weaving in the idea of the vengeance of the dead—of the vengeful ghost wife. Oiwa's story has also been depicted in woodblock ukiyo-e art, film, TV, books, and even modern horror. Where do you think some of the inspiration for Sadako in the Ring series came from? This is one of Japan's "Big Three" ghost stories—a tale of betrayal, revenge, and a curse that still follows those who dare to perform it. Just a heads up—it is a ghost story with a little body horror mixed in, so it could probably not be appropriate for the younger audience. Let's begin. SpectreVision Radio presents Uncanny Japan. Get the podcast on Apple | Google | RSS Support the show: Patreon | Buy me a coffee Connect: Instagram | X (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Sanshi: The Three Body-Parasite Problem (Ep. 178)

    Sanshi: The Three Body-Parasite Problem (Ep. 178)
    Sep 16 2025
    I finally got to go on a walk again after all the oppressive August heat. I live around rice fields, mostly. There are some houses, of course, along the main road, and then every so often, a knee-high stone tower or stele. These are called kōshintō. What I found particularly intriguing was how these connect to some rather unsettling beliefs about spiritual parasites. According to the traditions I discovered, we have three of these sanshi living inside our bodies. Come with me as I explore how entire communities once stayed awake all night just to keep these things trapped inside them. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is paid by the retailer. It also helps support me and my artistic endeavors. Thank you.] Follow Uncanny Japan Patreon Uncanny Japan Website Thersa Matsuura Website Books on Amazon YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Credits Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura About SpectreVision Radio SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.comlinktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • A Handful of Deadly Beach Beauties (Ep. 177)

    A Handful of Deadly Beach Beauties (Ep. 177)
    Sep 2 2025
    Japan's summer heat is inescapable, driving people to seek relief at the beach. But what if I told you there are supernatural dangers lurking along Japan's 14,125 islands that make rip currents seem harmless? In this episode, I share what I discovered about two particularly deceptive coastal yōkai: the iso-onna (coastal woman) who drains visitors of their blood, and the terrifying nure-onna - part woman, part massive snake, who uses cunning tricks to lure unsuspecting beach-goers. You'll hear authentic ocean waves Richard and I recorded while researching this episode, plus stories from the Edo period about encounters with these shape-shifting entities who use beauty as their weapon. Featured yōkai: iso-onna (coastal woman), nure-onna (wet woman) [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is paid by the retailer. It also helps support me and my artistic endeavors. Thank you.] Follow Uncanny Japan Patreon Uncanny Japan Website Thersa Matsuura Website Books on Amazon YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Credits Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura About SpectreVision Radio SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.comlinktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Okay, the first couple of minutes I thought the voice was a little creepy because I thought the narrator sounded like a snake lady. Then, after listening for 15 minutes I was super intrigued. The Japanese words that are taught in English in this podcast is such valuable information, the folklore in general is amazing and explained beautifully. I’m happy to finally find something that is both entertaining and informative. Seriously, I went through 4 bad books that were incredibly boring on Japanese folklore. I was very hesitant because I don’t listen to podcasts and thought I’d give it a try, sooo glad I did. Thank youuu!!!! 🙏🏻

Unexpectedly Good

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Absolutely loving this podcast, been a huge blessing on my days having found it, definitely recommend.

Passion, skill, thoughtful, done with love

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I love storys, everything Japan, and fun weird creatures, this podcast has everything. I love this podcast so much! I lean tones of interesting facts and Japanese words every time I listen. Iv almost listened to every episodes and can’t wait every time a new one comes out! I highly recommend this podcast if you like Japanese history, mythology, or just fun/creepy story’s this podcast is for you!

Absolutely Amazing! Yo Kai storys!

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I put it all in the title: the stories are great and well structured her voice is soothing

Well told stories, calm but engaging voice, great audio

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I’m addicted to this podcast and has become a huge part of my night going back and listening to all the older episodes.

Delightful

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She's awesome, great presentation and impressively detailed deep dives on every subject for such short episodes.

Great podcast.

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