Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange... more
Did you know there is a Shinto kami (god or spirit) of salt? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If... more
Turbo Granny is a Japanese urban legend about a fleet-footed old woman, but did you know she has friends? [This... more
Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons — Enticing Language and a Quiz! [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click... more
Okappa, a young woman living in a town ravaged by disease, encounters a traveling performer, Hanshiro, and his monkey, Fukumimi.... more
Follow the tragic tale of Hagiwara, a young samurai from Edo in this retelling of Lafcadio Hearn's "The Peony Lantern".... more
Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e... more
Japanese folklore features various tree spirits, like Kodama protectors and Jubokko bloodsuckers, with camellias shifting from auspicious to ominous. [This... more
An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [This description contains Amazon... more
Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone... more
The Tale of Anchin and Kiyohime is an epic story of love, betrayal, and transformation into a serpent dragon, but... more
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