The Cat Grave, The Rat Grave: Nekozuka, Nezumizuka (Ep. 99)
Today I'll talk about a local legend: Nekozuka and Nezumizuka, the Cat's Grave and the Rat's Grave. It's not only a nanafushigi (one of the Seven Strange Happenings), it's extra special because an old...
30 Apr 202218min
Toilet Gods: Yes! There are More Than One! (Ep. 98)
Let me tell you all about the gods that are lurking in your loo. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her boo...
18 Apr 202223min
Supernatural Cats: Nekomata (Ep. 97)
The nekomata is a mysterious feline with two tails and a penchant for dancing. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Che...
31 Mars 202219min
The Killing Stone: Sessho Seki (Ep. 96)
It was all over the news: Japan's Infamous Killing Stone that was housing a chaotic, disaster inducing nine-tailed fox spirit, broke in half on March 5th, 2022. Is the fox spirit free? I'll tell you a...
15 Mars 202219min
The Human-Faced Tumor: Jinmensou (Ep.95)
On today's episode I'm going to tell you about an affliction that involved a strange growth on some part of your body that had the face of a human and did horrible things. Uncanny Japan is author The...
28 Feb 202216min
Story Time: Tango no Hitobashira / The Human Pillar of Tango (Ep. 94)
The Human Pillar of Tango. This is a retelling of an old folktale that I've never seen translated into English. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and ...
16 Feb 202225min
The Ferocious Oni (Ep. 93)
Japanese oni are a very deep and varied subject. Learn about these mountain-dwelling ogres and what they do. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The...
30 Jan 202216min
Chindon-ya: Eccentric Street Musicians (Ep. 92)
Who are these eccentric street musicians dressed in bright kimono playing drums, bells, clarinet, and saxophone marching down your street? What do they want? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. ...
15 Jan 202217min
