This week we revisit one of our most popular international true crime ep countries, Japan. Focusing on folklore and urban legends this time, we explore just a tiny amount of Japan's rich and very long history. Kelsey reads a small collection of popular folktales, with some of the variations slowly becoming more and more bizarre (be warned that a clam wife may pee clam juice in your bean soup). 

Then, Alanna shares a variety of urban legends popular with the more superstitious Japanese residents. From tunnels to computer pop-ups, to cursed poems and bathrooms, we've got you covered. Tune in for the lore, stay for the laughs (there are plenty this week). Thanks for listening and keep it cryptic! 

Tags: Car Henge, Japanese Folklore, Japanese Fairytales, Urashima Tarō, Tsuru no Ongaeshi, Tsuru Nyōbō, saru kani gassen, Japanese Urban Legends, Urban Legends, Inunaki Tunnel, The Red Room Curse, Tomino's Hell, Bathroom Legends

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