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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Tara A. Devlin

Each week on “Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet,” horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin presents a selection of Japanese horror, creepypastas and urban legends translated from the deepest, darkest parts of the web. Creepy ghosts and vengeful onryo, cursed technology and haunted shrines. Discover horror like only Japan knows how to deliver. Brand new and exclusive stories translated each week. Find out more at http://www.kowabana.net/

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - A Dance With Dolls

A Dance With Dolls

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09/20/24 • 48 min

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Nine terrifying tales of haunted, cursed, and otherwise horrifying dolls from Japan that will make you question those dead eyes and if there is, perhaps, something behind them.

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Terrifying Net Legends

Terrifying Net Legends

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05/31/24 • 46 min

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This week sees a variety of stories, both long and short, that over the years have gained popularity and become legends in their own right. Internet horror at its finest.

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - More Terrifying Than Ghosts…

More Terrifying Than Ghosts…

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11/29/24 • 48 min

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They often say that the one thing more terrifying than ghosts is, well, people, and these eight stories will certainly make you wonder if that’s true or not.

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Kokkuri-san, kakurenbo and other creepy childhood games

Kokkuri-san, kakurenbo and other creepy childhood games

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01/12/18 • 33 min

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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!

BGM thanks to Myuuji Intro & Outro BGM thanks to Kevin MacLeod Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Terrifying Spirits You Should Fear

Terrifying Spirits You Should Fear

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03/13/20 • 45 min

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Kaihan: Bizarre Crimes That Shook Japan out now! Visit BetterHelp.com/Kowabana for 10% off your first month!

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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...

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Brushes With the Afterlife

Brushes With the Afterlife

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01/31/20 • 47 min

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Kaihan: Bizarre Crimes That Shook Japan out now! Visit BetterHelp.com/Kowabana for 10% off your first month!

Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord!

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...

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - The Cruel Fate of Curses

The Cruel Fate of Curses

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10/18/24 • 49 min

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Five terrifying tales of curses from Japan that will make you suspicious of even the most mundane objects, but also, who exactly has it out for you...

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Horrors in the Japanese skies

Horrors in the Japanese skies

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02/01/19 • 35 min

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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...

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - Our entire class fought an evil spirit

Our entire class fought an evil spirit

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11/09/18 • 75 min

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A special double-length episode thanks to our patrons! Find out what happens when an entire class is forced to fight an evil spirit for their lives. Pre-order Kage at https://amzn.to/2SQUTCY

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and [CO.AG] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/). Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet - New Year’s Horror in Japan

New Year’s Horror in Japan

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01/03/20 • 44 min

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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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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet currently has 193 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet?

The episode title 'Terrifying Net Legends' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet?

The average episode length on Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet is 44 minutes.

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Episodes of Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet are typically released every 14 days.

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The first episode of Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet was released on Nov 24, 2017.

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