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Four strange, bizarre, and horrifying tales of people being in places they shouldn’t and then sharing that horror with others…

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Six encounters with not just the supernatural, but the very real as well that will leave you reeling and wondering whether everyone will make it out to the other side or not.

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Eight horrifying stories straight out of Japan that will make you question what you see and what really lurks out there on both land and sea.

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Six encounters with spirits and cursed objects that will leave many wondering whether they’ll make it out the other side still alive… and possibly forever changed.

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Eight tales from Japan where the other side strikes back to get revenge… or at least remind others of what might be waiting for them soon.

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The people in these six stories are about to have encounters they certainly won’t forget… if they’re able to make it out alive, that is.

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Three stories from Japan about encounters that will leave those involved fighting for their lives, and not everyone’s going to make it out alive…

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What happens when you get too curious and find yourself dealing with the other side? Not everyone is going to come out of these five stories alive…

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Five bizarre, spine-chilling mysteries from Japan that will leave you wondering what was really going on, and whether it was luck or something else that anyone was able to survive…

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Four terrifying encounters with the other side that will leave those touched forever changed. Beware what lurks nearby…

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Six terrifying mysteries straight out of Japan that will have you questioning what you see and pondering what’s around every corner.

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Three stories of horrifying visitations from the other side. Is everything truly as it seems, or is there a darkness lurking even in the most mundane areas?

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Encounters with vengeful Japanese ghosts that will leave you wondering how on earth anyone survived…

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Six creepy tales from Japan taking place on both sides of the divide, horrifying encounters with both the living and the dead.

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Beware what lurks out there, be it inside or outside, because evil lurks where you least expect it… and it might be closer than you think.

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What could be worse than one curse? How about seven different curses? These stories will keep you wondering and looking around each and every corner…

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Four horrifying tales straight out of Japan that will remind you that often the scariest thing on this planet isn’t the supernatural, but rather, mankind.

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Four tales of horrifying curses straight out of Japan that will make you question whether you really should mess with things or just leave them be.

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Five terrifying tales straight out of Japan that things that perhaps should have remained hidden and secret. Once they’re known, there’s no way to go back…

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Three terrifying tales of horror from Japan about hauntings that will blow your mind once you realise what’s really going on…

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Seven tales straight out of Japan of the unknown, the bizarre, and the horrifying. Cursed items, vengeful spirits, unexplainable events… You never know what’s out there.

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Seven tales straight out of Japan of the unknown, the bizarre, and the things that lurk on the other side… At least, until they come to visit us.

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Seven terrifying tales from Japan that will make you question what lurks in the shadows, and whether reality is truly as we perceive it or not…

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Another classic that’s nearly two decades old now, a tale of curiosity and how sometimes it’s better not to give in, as it may just change your life forever… (Part 2)

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Another classic that’s nearly two decades old now, a tale of curiosity and how sometimes it’s better not to give in, as it may just change your life forever… (Part 1)

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Six creepy tales of Japanese spirits and hauntings that will keep you up at night and wondering whether everything is truly as it seems…

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Five terrifying tales of shrines, shrine maidens, and priests that will keep you up at night and wonder… if the sacred can’t save you, then what can?

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This week we have six stories straight out of Japan that will have you questioning where the line between reality and the unknown really sits. What is real, and what isn’t? Come find out…

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Nine stories that will make you question what is real, what is safe, and whether you really should turn the lights off at night or not…

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Eight terrifying tales not of the supernatural, but of the horrors only real flesh and blood humans can bring.

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Six terrifying tales of the dangers that lurk around every corner, unseen until, perhaps, it’s too late. Can you escape the danger, or will you succumb like many others before you…?

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Six tales terrifying and bizarre encounters straight out of Japan. Ghosts, monsters, and sometimes even human, be careful what you run into out there…

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Eight tales of the weird, wild, and wonderful from Japan to thrill, chill, and fulfil you. What horrors will you find this week? Come find out.

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Six tales of the strange, weird, and horrifying from Japan to keep you company over the new year. What will you find? Come on in and find out…

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Some tales all the way from Japan of the weird, haunting, terrifying, and maybe even a little heartwarming to keep you company this Christmas.

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My Friend in the Tape finally wraps up this week, as well as a few short yet terrifying tales of things that shouldn’t be…

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A few random shorts followed by the adventures of T, the cave, and E’s mysterious video tape. Will they all make it out of this one alive, or will the cave claim another casualty?

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Japan is full of terrifying tales from the many mountains that make up the land. This week we’re taking a look at several more that will make you want to stay on flat land.

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Not all dangers can be seen with the naked eye. Some lurk behind the veil, only hinting at their dangerous presence, waiting until it’s too late to stop them…

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Four tales of hauntings that will stick with you long after they’ve finished. Are we really as alone as we think, or is there something else out there waiting for us…?

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Six tales that will make you question what is real and whether it truly is a smart idea or not to get involved with the other side…

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Uncover five stories of dangerous encounters with the other side, moments so fleeting, yet so dangerous, that they may threaten to drag you over with them…

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Three tales of ghosts from around Japan that will remind you why it’s dangerous to go out at night, and perhaps why even your own home is never safe…

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Two terrifying tales of events long ago that continue to haunt not just the past, but the present as well. Not everything is left buried, hidden to never be seen again…

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Fives tales of the supernatural striking back from the great beyond for revenge. Think you’re safe? You’re never truly as safe as you might think you are…

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Several tales of bizarre and terrifying creatures to thrill and chill you this summer. What’s really lurking out there? Perhaps it’s better not to know…

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An item that can make all your dreams come true. Surely there can’t be any catch to it, right? And maybe those lifeless figures you see out and about aren’t really as lifeless as they seem…

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Five tales to make you question what really lies out there in wait, and whether curiosity really did kill the cat or not…

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This week we’re heading to four more locations you should avoid if you wish to keep your good health. Haunted apartment buildings, cursed manors, terrifying urban legends and more. You don’t wanna stay in these places…

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Three perplexing stories that will leave you grasping for answers. Was it truly the supernatural, or perhaps something more logical and yet far more terrifying? In the end, nobody knows, and that’s what makes them so scary…

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Nine strange and terrifying tales of things that just don’t make any sense no matter how you look at them. Not everything out there is as it truly seems…

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Japan is full of old customs and rituals, and if you believe the internet, many of them are unknown to outsiders. For a good reason. This week we look at three customs and rituals that are, quite frankly, a little mystifying…

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The countryside. If the internet is anything to believe, that place is more haunted than the afterlife. Here are a few more locations you should probably stay away from if you want to keep your good health…

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Do other dimensions exist? And if so, do they occasionally crossover with our own? If these stories are to be believed, then yes, and the ending isn’t always pretty…

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A young man asks two of his friends to help him out with a strange custom back home. But it’s only the beginning of a terrible sequence of events that will change their lives forever, if they can even make it out of this alive…

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Villages around Japan hold their own unique festivals and rituals but, if these stories are to be believed, not all of them are good. In fact, some are downright deadly…

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The bizarre. The unexplainable. That which you should just leave be. If only the people in this week’s stories had taken heed of that warning themselves…

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Ask people what they find to be the scariest thing of all, and many will answer the same way: humans. These four tales tell of the strange, terrifying, and sometimes bizarre events that can occur not with the supernatural, but with other people…

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Japan is covered in mountains, many of them sparsely populated. What really lives out there? And what should you do on the off chance that you happen to run into something otherworldly out there? Can you even do anything at all…?

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When the other side comes knocking, sometimes it’s best to just ignore it entirely. But what if you can’t ignore it? What if it keeps coming and you don’t even know what it’s after? These three tales will certainly make you think…

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Encounters with the other side. They don’t always go well, and as we’ll see with these three stories, they can change people’s lives forever. Who knows what’s really out there…?

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Japan is the land of 8 million kami, and not all of them are good. People are often warned not to mess around with the sacred, and these three stories show you why.

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Sometimes strange things happen without explanation. No matter how deep you look, it can be difficult to uncover why. And, perhaps, it’s best left that way…

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Do you ever truly know what’s lurking in the darkness? Sometimes its best not to know, as these three stories can attest to…

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This week we have three tales of terrifying monsters you don’t want to run into at night… or during the day… or ever. Avoid them with your life… if you can.

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Ever thought your family was bad? These two tales will make you question those closest to you and whether you ever really truly know what’s going on in the house you live in…

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These tales highlight not only some of the strange monsters you might cross in Japan, but some of the strange people you might see as well. If you are lucky, or unlucky enough…

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These four stories will remind you that no matter where you go or what you do, danger will find you, and often in the most unexpected and terrifying ways.

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Japan is covered in mountains, and in those lurk all sorts of horrors. These three tales will remind you why you always need to be careful out there. You never know if you’re truly alone…

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Do we really know what’s lurking out there? What if the other side tries to speak to us in strange ways that we just can’t comprehend? These four stories will certainly make you think so…

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Japan has a long history full of rich folklore. This week, we take a look at two tales from an older, more superstitious and supernatural Japan that have survived until modern times.

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Take a dip in the chilling waters of the ocean this hot summer… if you dare. Once you know what’s lurking out there, you might not be so willing… Japanese ghosts do love water, after all.

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When people think of Japanese ghosts, they may imagine a woman in a white dress with long black hair over her face, but it’s not always so. These two stories tell of some strange and unique experiences the narrators had with ghosts…

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In the far-flung villages of Japan you’ll find all sorts of strange and creepy customs, at least, if these stories are anything to by. What really lurks out there, and how do people go about keeping it at bay?

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They head to the coast for the summer vacation to work and play. But what they find hidden on the second floor of that Japanese inn will change their lives forever…

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The other side is said to be full of both benevolent and malicious spirits. These two tales take a look at the dangers that lurk beyond the veil, and how sometimes it can be impossible to escape…

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Otherside Picnic makes liberal use of 2channel’s “net lore,” and this week we’re looking at some of the creepypastas from the series that haven’t yet featured on the show.

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Sometimes the terror comes from those around us. Sometimes it comes from the other side. Sometimes it comes from both and there’s no escaping it no matter what you do. All you can do… is endure.

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A sword with a long, cursed history. How can you deal with something you don’t understand and is clearly out to get you? A lone tower on a snowy mountaintop. What darkness truly lies in the shadows? Find out right here…

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A forbidden ritual. A terrifying evil spirit that won’t let go. A young man fights for his life after finding out he’s been possessed by something unimaginably powerful, but things are about to go from bad to worse…

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There are some places you shouldn’t enter, and for good reason. Rumours of hauntings, of evil spirits lurking in the darkness, aren’t always just rumours…

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There are hundreds and thousands of temples and shrines all over Japan, some tiny, some large, some abandoned, some forgotten. These tales remind us that no matter what, they’re not something to be messed around with.

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What lurks in the far flung corners of the Japanese countryside? Nothing good, if these stories are anything to go by. Three terrifying tales of kami and yurei that will leave you shivering long after they end…

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You can find abandoned and seemingly uninhabited areas all over Japan, both in cities and the countryside. What stories lie behind them, and do you really want to get involved in the first place?

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Sometimes your might find your home or workplace visited by something not of this world. Do they mean harm, or perhaps bring good tidings? Only one way to find out…

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Sometimes we encounter something that shouldn’t be. Something that doesn’t make any sense, and yet there it is, right in front of us. These tales will make you question what’s real and what isn’t.

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Japan has a long history, and many out of the way villages have old customs that have carried down through the centuries… not all of them good. Beware what lurks in the forgotten pockets of the countryside…

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This week we’re looking at a selection of stories that Japanese readers enjoyed throughout 2020. Kick back, relax, and let this wide variety of thrills and chills wash over you.

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Japan is apparently full of cursed items, from something as innocuous as a doll or a box, to items far, far more terrifying. What happens when you touch them? Sometimes it’s best not to find out…

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Ghosts can be found all over Japan, and while we hear stories of what happens to them after death, how did they get there in the first place? Often it’s a mystery, and perhaps it’s better left that way…

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Long ago, something happened that caused an entire village to disappear off the face of the earth. What happened to it, and why? This is a tale you won’t soon forget…

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In a certain village in Japan lies something they call the Jinkan. Born of a crow who attacks a human, it turns into a monster that must be stopped before it’s too late. But how can they stop it?

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Summer is the traditional time for horror in Japan, and this week we have some classics that haven’t yet been shared on the show to send a chill down your spine!

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When the other side reaches out, it tends to leave its mark on this one. This week we delve into five tales that look at encounters with a world beyond our own.

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Children are warned not to enter the abandoned shrine grounds, so what do they do? Enter, of course. Yet it’s the start of what will become a decades-long nightmare…

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22% of Japan lives in rural areas that tale up much of the countryside. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city you’ll find all sorts of creepiness, like in these four tales…

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The countryside isn’t all peace and tranquillity. Sometimes darkness hides out there, lurking, waiting for someone to stumble upon it again. Beware what lurks far from the busy cities…

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Japan is full of stories that never turn out well for those involved. Sometimes just hearing about it is enough to curse you as well. These horrifying tales are a reminder that you can’t always avoid the unknown…

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Explore five stories that looks at things that shouldn’t be. Buildings that shouldn’t exist, benign objects that can kill, mysterious voices in the woods, and more…

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A young man with spiritual powers. A friend in need. What could go wrong? When this young man visits his friend’s house after hearing disturbing news of strange occurrences, he quickly realises this is far bigger than any of them can understand.

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Do you believe in ghosts? Ever wondered what might be on the other side? The protagonists of these five stories are about to find out, and they might not like the answers.

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It’s white. It sways back and forth in the tranquillity of the rice fields. It drives you mad upon looking at it. It’s Kunekune, and here are some of the many tales told of it!

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The Japanese islands are covered in mountains, and many of them sit empty even today. Who knows what really lurks out there in the vast empty wilderness? These two stories will remind you why it’s not smart to go out there alone.

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Japan is full of “ghost spots,” locations known countrywide for their variety of hauntings. To celebrate Reikan Vol. 2’s release, let’s take a look at 6 of those places.

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Sometimes you encounter something you can’t explain. Sometimes comprehension is beyond one’s grasp. Sometimes, even if you do understand it, it’s still impossible to believe. Dive into six tales that defy belief and defy explanation.

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Spirits are said to lurk all over Japan; some of them good, some of them bad. What happens when you run into one of the bad ones? What happens when you run into something you just can’t explain? Let’s take a look…

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Japan is the land of “eight million kami,” but if these stories are anything to go by, not all of them are good. Beware when interacting with the unknown…

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We’re born there, and we often die there. Hospitals see all sorts of horrors, and Japan is no different. These seven tales will terrify and make sure you never want to visit a hospital again…

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Not all games should be played. Sometimes they invite something that shouldn’t be, and sometimes they end in ways that can’t be imagined. These eight tales explore what can happen when fun, friendly games go wrong.

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What happens after you die? What if your spirit is unable to move on? What if a spirit doesn’t want to move on? These seven tales from Japan will make you think, make you question, and make you look over your shoulder in fear…

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Tiny villages dot Japan and many of them hide secrets from outsiders. Sometimes, for good reason. When the villagers tell you not to go into the woods, they mean it…

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New Year’s is one of the most important holidays in the Japanese calendar. People return home, visit temples, and spent time with family. But it’s also a time for the supernatural to come and play…

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Christmas in Japan is traditionally spent with a partner and not family, but it still follows many of the same traditions we have in the West. But even in Japan, you can’t always trust Santa…

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In the West, autumn is our traditional horror season. In Japan, it’s summer. But that doesn’t mean that winter isn’t without its terrors. Discover what true horrors lurk in the cold…

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Japanese ghosts have a habit of picking a target and never letting go. Whether you can exorcise them is often up to the ghost, not the priests of this mortal realm. Discover six tales of those who can’t or refuse to move on…

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Japanese dolls are cute, right? Their exquisite craftsmanship makes them treasured not only in Japan but all over the world. But sometimes that craft can be taken too far. Sometimes it can even be used for evil…

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You might be afraid of ghosts. Maybe you’re scared of monsters. But sometimes the scariest thing of all is… man. Discover seven terrifying tales of human horrors and the depraved depths very real people can go to.

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Sometimes things defy explanation, no matter how you look at them. In these five tales straight out of Japan, find out the true terrors that are haunting regular people’s lives.

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What could go wrong on a simple hitchhike? Two young men decided to hitchhike across Japan during the summer holidays but end up on the trip from hell…

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Spirits and monsters don’t just lurk in empty, dark spaces. Sometimes they hide in plain sight, or sometimes they’re with us all along and we never notice. Perhaps they’re with you right now…

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Abandoned buildings are an endemic in Japan. From old houses to hospitals, shrines to hotels, you’ll find all sorts of buildings left empty… or are they? Find out what really lurks in the shadows.

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Sometimes things happen that can’t be explained, and often, you’re better off not even trying to find out why. It won’t always lead to an answer you like. This week we share six tales of the supernatural, and how it changed people's lives forever.

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A phone call with a ghastly voice on the other end. A photo that changes each time you look at it. An alarm from an otherwise empty room. Japanese ghosts haunt buildings, objects, people, and even nature itself. These are their tales.

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It’s not just houses that get haunted. Sometimes there can be a strange happening at the workplace. Something off at school. Something weird about that park down the street. These five haunting tales are from all around the neighbourhood.

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It’s the 50th episode! This week we have a very special story to celebrate: Kinkisaki -Pandora-, the tale of a ritual cruel beyond comprehension, and its long-lasting and far-reaching effects.

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Japan is full of haunted places. With these three tales, uncover the terrifying truth behind the paranormal encounters of everyday people simply going about their lives.

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And you thought your job was bad. At least you’re not being stalked by the supernatural as it attempts to take your life, and possibly, your soul. How will these protagonists survive, and will they ever be the same again?

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Your friends want to infiltrate a new, if slightly creepy, religious establishment on the edge of town. What could go wrong, right? As it turns out, everything. And it was potentially doomed from the start…

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Sukima-onna, aka the Gap Woman. Once she infests your house, there's no getting rid of her. She'll watch you from every nook and cranny, literally. Who is she, and where did she come from? Find out right here.

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This week we’re looking at part two of the most read and highly rated Japanese creepypastas from 2018. Interested in what’s scaring Japanese audiences these days? Find out right here.

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This week we’re looking at some of the most read and highly rated Japanese creepypastas from 2018. Interested in what’s scaring Japanese audiences these days? Find out right here.

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What monsters lurk in the shadows? What monsters lurk in the light? Discover three tales of mystery that will have you thinking long after they’ve ended. Was that really a yokai, or…?

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Think you understand what’s going on in the world around you? These three tales will make you question what is real, what isn’t, and whether you should look over your shoulder to check on that noise or not…

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You find a box buried deep in the mountains. Do you take its contents? People warn you not to walk down that street at night. Do you heed their advice? Find out what happens when these folk encounter the deadly and forge on regardless.

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Look after your grandparents and they’ll look after you, even from beyond the grave. Discover four tales of the elderly from Japan looking to help—or hinder—their grandchildren well into the afterlife.

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Uncover two tales of women looking for redemption and/or revenge from beyond the grave. Will you figure out which it is they're after before it's too late?

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Discover four tales of terror that'll make you question whether you really want to get on that flight to Japan or not. Sometimes the flight itself is not the real thing you have to worry about…

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Sometimes things occur that are beyond understanding. Discover three tales of terror that defy explanation and make you question the nature of your very reality.

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The Kotoribako isn't the only cursed box around. Discover two more boxes haunting the countryside of Japan, and the horror that lurks within them.

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To celebrate the release of “Reikan: The most haunted locations in Japan,” this week we’re looking at various ghost stories from ‘real’ haunted locations around Japan!

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There have long been rumours of the tunnels underneath Tokyo holding a dark secret. What really lurks in the darkness beneath the largest city on Earth? Find out as one young man takes you on an adventure you won't soon forget.

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Monkey Dream may have been the first, but it’s not the only dream that can kill you. Discover four tales straight out of Japan featuring dreams that will kill you in waking life as well.

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Enjoy a healthy sampling of nine classic Japanese creepypastas from beyond the grave. First put online at the turn of the century, these were some of the very first Japanese horror stories to make it big online. Come and take a listen, if you dare.

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Cursed video tapes. Cursed boxes. If you can think of it, Japan probably has a cursed version of it. In this week’s episode, find out the horrific secrets behind the mysterious and deadly objects that everyday people have come across.

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Japanese creepypastas started to infect the internet around 2000, and over the next 10 years grew in size and infamy. This week, discover three of the most popular Japanese horror stories from that early period of the internet.

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Ever hated your job? Try working at these places. What if the true horror wasn’t the low pay and poor working conditions but the other things lurking nearby? Find out what’s haunting these people at work. It’s not just their boss…

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Japanese houses. So comfortable. So inviting. Yet what creeps across the tatami mats and hides in the deepest nooks and crannies of the closet? Discover 5 haunting tales of residents who just refuse to move on. After all, there’s no place like home!

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August in Japan marks Obon, the Buddhist festival where the spirits of one's ancestors return home and ghosts return to the living plane. Discover six stories of the strange and supernatural that occur during one of the biggest festivals of the year.

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Like a good old-fashioned meal of oden, this week comes with a wide variety of short horror tales to scratch all those hard to reach itches and satisfy your hunger for the unnatural. Ghosts, curses, creepy traditions and more, there's a bit of everything.

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Japanese horror at its finest. Five tales of things that go bump in the night, the yurei hiding in the nooks and crannies of your safe space. Find out what's haunting these houses and never look at your home the same way again.

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Cryptids in basements, impossibly tall figures, floating severed heads and other things the eye just can't explain. Six tales of the unbelievable and unexplainable fresh from Japanese shores to your ears. This is Japanese horror.

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Things that go bump in the night. Things that make no logical sense. What is real and what isn't? Discover five tales of the unexplainable from the land of the rising sun. But be careful. Sometimes there's no going back.

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You think you've got it bad? Try going to these Japanese schools of terror. Five terrifying tales of ghosts, haunted classrooms, things that go bump in the night and more scares than you can throw a piece of chalk at. Maybe homework isn't the real horror.

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"Am I pretty?" she asks before removing her mask, revealing her mouth cut from ear-to-ear. Kuchisake-onna is the Japanese urban legend of urban legends. Find out how she came to be and the truth behind her story right here. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon.

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Japanese horror is full of iconic ghosts and creatures of the night. But have you heard the story of Kankandara? The monster hidden deep in the forest with a curse so terrifying that all who come across her true form are doomed to an excruciating death.

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Sadako from The Ring. Kayako from Ju-on: The Grudge. Noroi, or curses, are a Japanese horror staple, and once one latches on to you, it's impossible to escape from. Discover five creepy tales of ghosts, grudges and inescapable Japanese curses.

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Yurei. Those misunderstood spirits everyone blames for everything wrong in the world. They just want you to join them... in the afterlife. Five creepy tales of Japanese ghosts and how they haunt the living world. Beware. They could be watching right now.

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Discover the truth behind of one of the most fearsome urban legends of all: the Kotoribako. What is the truth behind this mysterious box, and why do people keep dying around it? Some curses weren't meant to be broken, and some grudges were never meant to fade away.

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Be careful of mistreating your dolls, they may remember what you did to them. A young woman discovers the terrifying secrets behind the family doll that scared her as a child, and a young man gets more than he bargained for in a home teaching job.

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A young medium receives a request for help; something supernatural is going on in this man's home, and it's not going away. The truth will shock them both. And there's more than meets the eye with this dark transfer student. What's his real secret?

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A young boy visits his grandparents' chicken farm for the summer holidays, but why do they check the incubator at midday and midnight every day without fail? Another young man muses on the strange boy he befriended as a child that changed his life.

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A woman gets on the train but it doesn't take its normal route. She ends up in a place called Kisaragi Station, where no-one is around but she can hear drums in the distance. Find out what happens, plus other train hauntings that'll send you off the rails.

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In this week's episode we're looking at the gods, monsters and yokai that haunt Japanese villages! Find out who Gomiko-san is, the mysterious woman who lurks in the mountains of Hokkaido. Who is Yorikata-sama, the monster slash deity that haunts a young man's village and dreams? And find out why a beautiful young woman is shunned by her entire village.

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This week's episode is a school hauntings special! Find out about the creepy ghosts, games and places that are terrifying Japanese schoolkids today.

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This week's episode is a cursed village special! Find out what really happened in Sugisawa, perhaps the most famous cursed village of all. A young man relays the tale of a local legend called "Kotori Kozou" and the fate that befell his small village, while another man talks about the history behind his village's founding.

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This week's episode is a cursed video tape special! A young man wants to find out what really happens to his body when he undergoes sleep paralysis, so he sets up a camera to film himself. But will he like what he sees the next day? A group of friends go to the woods to film a fake ghost video, but little do they know of the true horror that awaits them. Press play, if you dare.

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This week's episode focuses on the 'inaka,' the countryside of Japan. A young boy playing in the mountains with his cousins stumbles across a strange abandoned building. What history does it hide? A young man learns the truth about the strange ritual his family carries out whenever someone dies, and a group of friends get more than they bargained for when they stay in an empty house for the holidays. Uncover the terrors that lurk deep in the countryside of Japan!

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This week's episode focuses on creepy Japanese childhood games. Kaidan, the practice of telling scary stories, one by one, until 'something' appears at the end. Kokkuri-san, the Japanese ouija board game that should not be messed around with. Kakurenbo, the hide and seek game where you may not like what you find. Find out about these games and more in this week's special episode!

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This week's episode features three tales of supernatural delight. The first is Kunekune, a creepy urban legend that haunts the empty rice fields of Japan. What would you do if you saw a creature you weren't supposed to see? The next features a young man recruited by a gang of exorcists, but what do they want from him? Lastly, a young lonely boy makes an imaginary friend, but is he really imaginary?

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A New Year's special! Find out how Japanese people bring in the New Year and the ghosts and goblins that plague them as they do. Scary superstitions, sake-drinking yokai, haunted shrines, tunnels and hotel rooms, oh my!

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A special double-length episode for the holiday season! A woman is about to jump from the roof of her building when a man approaches. He's rude, and says things no-one in their right mind would say to a suicidal woman. Who, or what, is he?

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Ever wanted to work in Japan? Probably avoid these jobs. Or any jobs. A young office worker goes missing after investigating a mysterious room. A ghost photo refuses to be edited. Who's haunting the convenience store, and who's in the empty karaoke room? Find out as this week we explore various strange happenings in the Japanese workplace.

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This week's episode is a Japanese mythology special! Featuring five scary stories of horror ranging from people's experiences with vengeful gods, nasty demons and both friendly and vindictive yokai, aka Japanese monsters.

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This week's episode features three chilling tales of horror. First is Magagami-sama, a mysterious presence that lives deep in the mountains. The second features a hairdresser with a love of ghost stories who visits a nearby haunted tunnel, and lastly, a young man and his friend visit a haunted bridge, but they accidentally bring something back with them.

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This episode features three chilling tales of horror. First is Hasshaku-sama, aka the Eight Foot Woman you can't escape from. Second features a mysterious figure on a dark country road, and lastly a haunted old hospital has some unexpected guests.

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