Supernatural Japan
Episodes
Sunshine 60 Hauntings - Dark Tokyo Tales
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive back into the chilling mystery of Sunshine 60 in this gripping new episode of Supernatural Japan, where we revisit one of Tokyo’s most infamous...
Tsuchinoko — Japan’s Hidden Cryptid
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the mystery of the Tsuchinoko—Japan’s strangest and most elusive cryptid—in this eerie episode of Supernatural Japan. With its snake-lik...
April Patreon Teaser - Legend of the Inunaki Village (Japan Ghost Stories Podcast)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Legend of Inunaki Village tells of a remote, cursed settlement in Fukuoka Prefecture that was sealed off after its residents rejected the modern ...
Jorōgumo - The Binding Bride
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A beautiful woman waits by a misty waterfall… but she’s no human. In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the legend of the J...
Hachijo’s Banished Souls
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Far out in the Philippine Sea lies Hachijōjima—a remote island once used to exile disgraced nobles and powerful figures. In this episode of Superna...
Jōkan-ji — The Ghostly Throw-Away Temple
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step into one of Tokyo’s darkest hidden histories in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, as we explore Jōkan-ji—infamously known as the ...
Haunted Love Motels
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Japan’s haunted love motels. Learn the surprising history of Japanese love hote...
The Wednesday Strangler: Murder and Mystery in Rural Japan
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1970s, a quiet corner of rural Japan was shaken by a series of chilling murders. The killer struck on the same day each week, earning a terrify...
Into the Fog…in Japan
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBritish author, podcaster, and reverend Peter Laws joins this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan to discuss his fascinating career expl...
Vengeful and Powerful Spirits
24 Feb 2026
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Send a textCelebrate the 100th episode of Supernatural Japan as returning contributor Phillip Jackson shares chilling tales from Kyoto, diving into th...
The Ghost Who Was Boiled Alive
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDive into one of Kyoto’s darkest legends in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore the haunted history of Nanzen-ji, w...
Japan’s Magical Plants
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDiscover the hidden folklore of Japan’s most mystical flora in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where we explore the ancient beliefs s...
The Ghosts of Southern Gothic
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this special crossover episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Brandon Schexnayder, creator and host of the ac...
Japan’s Most Feared Ghost
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet Japan’s most famous ghost in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, as we dive into the terrifying legend of Oiwa from Yots...
Turbo Granny: The Ghost You Can’t Outrun
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet Turbo Granny (ターボババア) — one of Japan’s creepiest urban legends. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore t...
Love, Lies, and Death: Japan’s Black Widows
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLove, Lies, and Death: Japan’s Black Widows explores chilling true crime cases including Chisako Kakehi, Kanae Kijima, and other infam...
Setsubun: Driving Out Demons, Welcoming Fortune
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, explore the mysterious origins of Setsubun, Japan’s traditional festival for driving out demons...
Paranormal Exploring in Kyoto
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, join us as we explore supernatural paths less traveled in Yawata City in Kyoto, Japan. Host Kevin...
Gross Yokai You’ve Never Heard Of
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou’ve heard of Yokai in Japan. They are supernatural beings, spirits, and strange phenomena from Japanese folklore, encompassing mons...
The Ghost of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExplore the haunted legacy of Japan’s most powerful warlord in The Ghost of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This episode of Supernatural Japan div...
The Monster of Lake Ikeda: Issie
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJourney to southern Kyushu in this episode of Supernatural Japan as we explore Issie, the mysterious monster said to lurk beneath the wa...
Shogatsu - Shrines, Spirits and Japan’s New Year
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCelebrate Shōgatsu, Japan’s most important holiday, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Explore New Year traditions, shrine visits...
Strange Skies in Japan: UFOs in Fukushima
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover one of Japan’s strangest destinations in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We travel to UFO no Sato (UFO Village) in Fukush...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDive into the supernatural roots of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Discover some of the real folk...
The Curse of the Colonel
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the bizarre Curse of the Colonel—the legend claiming a KFC Colonel Sanders statue do...
The Namahage: Terrifying Oni of Winter
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDive into the legend of the Namahage, one of Japan’s most iconic winter spirits, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the...
The Shinjuku Ghost Train
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the chilling legend of the Shinjuku Ghost Train in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore Tokyo, Japan’s most famous ...
The Ghosts of Kobe City Hall
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExplore the chilling ghost stories of Kobe City Hall in this episode of Supernatural Japan. Discover how the Great Hanshin–Awaji Earth...
Izumo Taisha: Where the Gods Gather
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into one of Japan’s most mysterious and sacred places in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore Izumo Taisha, the ancient...
The Cursed Ruins of Kamome Manor (かもめ荘)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJourney into the dark legends of Kamome Manor (かもめ荘) in this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan. Explore the abandoned seasi...
Japan’s Cute Ghosts: Haunted Lanterns and Shoes
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExplore the eerie world of Tsukumogami in this episode of Supernatural Japan as we uncover the legends of the Chōchin-obake, the haunte...
Hanako-san: The Terrifying Bathroom Ghost
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into the eerie world of Japan’s most famous school ghost — Hanako-san, The Terrifying Bathroom Ghost. In this chilling episode ...
Supernatural Encounters in South Korea
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to South Korea to explore real ghost stories and Korean folklore. Host Kevin O...
The Mystery of Kisaragi Station
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA woman boards a late-night train—and vanishes into another world. In this eerie episode, Supernatural Japan explores the chilling leg...
Ghosts of Mount Unzen
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to Mount Unzen in Nagasaki Prefecture—one of Japan’s most haunted and tra...
The Human-Faced Dog – Legend of the Jinmenken
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore one of Japan’s most unsettling urban legends—the Jinmenken, or Human-Faced Dog. Fr...
The Ghosts of Old Yanaka Cemetery
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie legends and lingering spirits of Tokyo’s historic Yanaka Cemetery. Once ho...
The Haunted Kaizuka Sanatorium
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie ruins of the Kaizuka Children’s Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Osaka — one o...
The Okuri-inu: The Dark Guardian of Mountains (Japan's Dogman)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we follow the eerie footsteps of the Okuri-inu, the “sending-off dog” said to stalk travelers...
The Mermaid of Enjuin Temple — Japan’s Mummified Mystery or Hoax?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA centuries-old mermaid mummy rests in Enjuin Temple, Okayama—said to bring luck, warning, or eternal life. In this episode of Superna...
Halloween in Japan: Cosplay, Crowds, and Caution
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover how Japan celebrates Halloween in Supernatural Japan: Halloween in Japan – Cosplay, Crowds, and Caution. From massive Shibuya...
The Setagaya Family Murders (Japan's Most Baffling Crime)
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Setagaya Family Murders remain one of Japan’s most shocking unsolved crimes. In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we uncover the...
The Ghosts of Okunoin Cemetery and Kōyasan
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to the sacred mountaintop of Koyasan in Wakayama and explore Okunoin Cemetery, Japan’...
The Teigin Incident and the Ghost of Sadamichi Hirasawa
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the dark mystery of the 1948 Teigin Incident—Japan’s most infamous mass poisoning—and the ghost of Sadamichi Hirasawa, th...
The Dark Ghosts of Okinawa’s U.S. Bases
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we uncover the chilling ghost stories of U.S. military bases in Okinawa. From the bloodied Marine...
Onibi – The Ghostly Fires of Japan
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Onibi (鬼火) — mysterious ghostly flames said to appear in Japa...
Chikara Ishi (力石) - Japanese Power Stones
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea sits down with Japan-based American strongman David Dunlap to explore the fas...
The Lucky Turtle and the Brave Carp
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mystical world of Japan’s most auspicious animals: the turtle (kame) and the car...
Sugisawa Village: The Vanished Settlement
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the chilling mystery of Sugisawa Village, one of Japan’s most infamous urban legends, in this episode of Supernatural Japan. ...
The Terrifying Mountain Witch of the Daisetsuzan Mountains
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the chilling legend of the Yamauba of Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan Mountains in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We explore the ...
The Mysterious Vanishing of Tiphaine Véron
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious disappearance of French tourist Tiphaine Véron, who vanished ...
Tales from “Dark Kyoto”
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Supernatural Japan, host Kevin O’Shea meets returning guest and Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson in Osaka’s beautiful...
The Extra Dancer: Ghosts of Obon in Tohoku
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the chilling legend of the “Extra Dancer” who appears during Bon Odori festivals i...
Messengers of the Gods: The Sacred Deer of Nara
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to Nara, where over 1,000 free-roaming deer are revered as messengers of the gods and ...
When the Spirits Return: Japan’s Spooky Summer
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, titled “When the Spirits Return: Japan’s Spooky Summer,” we explore the eerie traditions an...
Hiking Haunted Kansai: A Paranormal Adventure
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for a thrilling new episode of Supernatural Japan as I hike through the hidden, haunted corners of Kyoto with Japan-based parano...
The Haunting of the Amakusa Islands
19 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey to the mysterious Amakusa Islands, a remote and historically rich archipelago off the ...
The Doryodo Ruins – Murders and Ghosts at the Temple
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling Supernatural Japan episode, host Kevin O’Shea ventures to the heart of western Tokyo to unravel the dark mysteries of...
The Vending Machine Murders – Japan’s Paraquat Poisonings
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the infamous Paraquat Murders (パラコート連続毒殺事件), a shock...
The Ominato Ghost Ship and the Spirits of the Ukishima Maru
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we set sail into the eerie waters of Aomori Prefecture to uncover the legend of the Omin...
Japan's Terrifying Murders - The Blue Blanket Butcher
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the horrifying true crime case of the Blue Blanket Butcher (青い毛布の...
Ghosts at the Gate: Kobe's Haunted Foreign Cemetery
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie legends and ghost stories surrounding the Kobe Foreign Cemetery (神...
The Ghost of Hozenji Yokocho: Osaka’s Hidden Spirit
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the chilling legend of the ghost of Hozenji Yokocho, a narrow, lantern-lit alleyway hidden in the heart of Osaka’s Namba dist...
Kitsune: Fox Spirits of Fortune and Folklore
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the mysterious world of the Kitsune, Japan’s legendary fox spirit. Discover how thes...
The Tokyo Sarin Gas Attack (Cults and Mass Murder in Japan)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this gripping episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the chilling events of the 1995 Tokyo Subway Sarin Gas Attack carried out by ...
Ghosts of the Tsunami - 3/11
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, titled "Ghosts of the Tsunami 3/11," we explore the haunting aftermath of the ...
The Myojo 56 Fire: Hauntings in the Heart of Kabukicho
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the tragic and chilling story of the Myojo 56 Building Fire, one of Japan’s deadl...
Mysterious Manga Terrifies Hong Kong Tourists! - with Jay Allen from Unseen Japan
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the next episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into a bizarre and unsettling story that’s recently made headlines across Asia. Hos...
The Bone Giant That Hungers: Gashadokuro
11 May 2025
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Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the terrifying legend of the Gashadokuro—the giant, fleshless skeleton said...
The Inokashira Park Dismemberment Case
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the unsolved 1994 Inokashira Park dismemberment case, where a Tokyo salaryman...
Penang’s Haunted Shih Chung Branch School
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey beyond Japan to explore the infamous Shih Chung Branch School in Penang, Mala...
The Hollow Ship of Hitachi: Japan’s First UFO?
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the mysterious legend of the Hollow Ship of Hitachi, one of Japan’s earliest recor...
Haunted Maruoka Castle - The Curse of Oshizu
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the chilling legend of Maruoka Castle in this episode of Supernatural Japan, where history and hauntings collide. Known as one ...
Exploring the Paranormal with Jim Harold
20 Apr 2025
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Send us a textIn this special episode of Supernatural Japan, we sit down with legendary paranormal podcaster Jim Harold—host of The Paranormal Podca...
The Monster With 21 Faces: Japan’s Most Mysterious Criminal Mastermind
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the bizarre and terrifying case of The Monster With 21 Faces—a criminal e...
The Hachioji Supermarket Murders
10 Apr 2025
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Send us a textIn this gripping episode of Supernatural Japan, we investigate the infamous Hachioji Supermarket Murders—a brutal unsolved triple homi...
Kintaro: The Golden Boy of Japanese Folklore
06 Apr 2025
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Send us a textIn this mythic episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the legendary tale of Kintaro—the "Golden Boy" of Japanese folklore...
The Karakasa Yokai - Japan’s Umbrella Ghost
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this mini-episode, we’re stepping into the world of tsukumogami in Japan, a household object that has come to life after a hundred ...
The Mystery of the Ningen (ニンゲン) - Japan’s Icy Cryptid?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Supernatural Japan, we plunge into the freezing waters of the Antarctic to uncover the mystery of a cryptid that has ...
Osorezan (Mount Fear) – Japan’s Gateway to the Afterlife
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we look at Osorezan 恐山, or Mount Fear, as it’s ominously known. Located at the northern tip of Honshu, Osorezan i...
Lost in the Snow – The Haunting of Hakkōda Mountains
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the haunting true story of the Hakkōda Mountains Incident, where 199 Japanes...
Lucky Animals in Japan - Part 1 - Swallows and Owls
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday, we’re diving into the world of lucky animals—creatures believed to bring fortune, protection, and prosperity in Japanese cult...
Teke Teke テケテケ – The Ghost That Crawls
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTeke Teke テケテケ is a Japanese urban legend about the ghost of a Japanese school girl hunting those she can find. She was hit by a...
The Legend of Oiran Buchi - Chilling Betrayal at “The Courtesan’s Bridge"
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe story of Oiran Buchi, also known as "The Courtesan’s Bridge," is a chilling legend from Japan, specifically associated w...
Awashima Jinja - Japan’s Shrine for Unwanted (Haunted?) Dolls
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Supernatural Japan Podcast, we explore the mystical Awashima Shrine in Wakayama, Japan—a sacred site renowned f...
Japanese Yokai: Dorotabo - Muddy Rice-field Monk
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this bite-sized episode, we look at the Dorotabō (泥田坊, "muddy rice field monk"), who is a type of yokai from Japanes...
Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女) - The Slit-Mouthed Woman
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the chilling Japanese urban legend of Kuchisake-ona. We explore the origins of this tale, which tells of ...
Hibagon (ヒバゴン) - Japan’s Bigfoot
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Hibagon (ヒバゴン) is the Japanese equivalent of the North American Bigfoot. Many believe that it inhabits the areas around Moun...
Japanese Yokai: Akaname - The Filth Licker (Bathroom Licker)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Akaname (垢嘗め) is a yokai from Japanese folklore with a rather unique and unsettling role—it is known as the "filth lick...
Tokyo’s Haunted Yokoamicho Park and Ireido Hall
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNestled in Yokoamicho Park in Tokyo, Japan, stands the Ireido Memorial Hall, a sacred space dedicated to the tens of thousands who peris...
Japanese Yokai: The Tanuki - Japan’s Shapeshifting Trickster
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Tanuki, or Japanese raccoon dog, is a unique creature in Japanese culture, blending real-world zoology with centuries of rich folklo...
The Inunaki Village 犬鳴村 (Terrifying Japanese Uban Legend)
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we examine the well-known and terrifying tale of the Inunaki Village in Fukuoka, Prefecture in Japan. Was there a myste...
Japanese Yokai - Kappa
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJapanese Yokai are supernatural creatures or spirits in Japanese folklore and mythology. In this podcast episode, we look at the most ...
Haunted Osaka - Shirokita Park
16 Feb 2024
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Send us a textDuring the final days of World War 2, the city of Osaka suffered greatly from Allied bombing. Many industrial complexes along Osaka’s ...
The Ghosts of Hachioji Castle
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Hachioji Castle ruins are located near Tokyo, Japan in Hachioji City. In 1590, this was the site of a brutal battle that saw the Hoj...
The Ghost of Kobe's Ikuta Shrine
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn 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 formo...
Mossie, Japan’s Loch Ness Monster
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen we think of famous cryptids, Bigfoot, Yeti, and chupacabra come to mind, but Japan has its fair share of mysterious creatures. The ...
The Gifu Poltergeist and Spooky Tales with Phillip Jackson
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this Halloween week episode, we chat with Japan-based writer Phillip Jackson. He talks about his new books, Paranormal Japan as well ...
Tokyo’s Haunted Sunshine 60 Building サンシャイン60
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTokyo’s iconic Sunshine 60 Building サンシャイン60, is a landmark familiar to anyone who’s visited the city. It was once the t...
Halloween in Japan
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s “Spooky Season” and we’re back! The Halloween holiday has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (SAH-win), a ...