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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience ... more
FAQs about Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends:How many episodes does Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.
May 17, 2019Sukima-onna, the Gap WomanEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!Sukima-onna, aka the Gap Woman. Once she infests your house, there's no getting rid of her. She'll watch you from every nook and cranny, literally. Who is she, and where did she come from? Find out right here.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...more13minPlay
November 30, 2018Hitori KakurenboEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!Have you ever played hide and seek by yourself? If you're brave enough, there are a set of rules you can follow to play the dreaded "Hitori Kakurenbo." But be careful, you never know what you might invite in to chase 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...more20minPlay
November 16, 2018Hanako-san of the toiletEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!Knock three times on the third toilet stall from the end to summon her. But who is Hanako-san, one of the most popular and enduring Japanese horror icons of all time, and how did she come to be?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...more23minPlay
November 02, 2018Dastardly dreams that will kill youEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!We’ve all heard of Freddy on Elm Street, but did you know that there’s a village where, if you trip over, you’ll die? Can you remember the very specific and complex way of escaping the old lady who will kill you in your dreams? Arm yourself with knowledge right now.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...more13minPlay
October 19, 2018Curse of the Red RoomEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!Ever visited a website with pop up ads so obnoxious you had to leave? What if you couldn’t? We often joke that ads will be the death of us, but what if that were true? What if there was no way to escape The Red Room?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...more13minPlay
October 05, 2018The lost and lawless Inunaki VillageEpisode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!Deep in the mountains of Fukuoka Prefecture there exists a village where the laws of modern-day man have no effect. A village that kills upon sight. A village lost in time. Find out the truth about the fabled Inunaki Village.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...more19minPlay
September 21, 2018Dangers of the boutique dressing roomEpisode NotesWho doesn't enjoy a bit of shopping when they go away on vacation? Yet this urban legend is a horrifying reminder of why you must always be on-guard when travelling, or you could be next... More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon.Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...more12minPlay
September 07, 2018The cursed Kleenex commercialEpisode NotesHave you ever seen the cursed Kleenex commercial? It's said that everyone involved in its production died, and if you watch it, you'll be next. Find out the truth behind this urban legend right here. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon.Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...more17minPlay
August 24, 2018The curse of Sugisawa, the lost villageEpisode NotesIt’s said there once existed a village that suffered a tragedy so terrible it was wiped from the map. But did Sugisawa ever really exist, and if so, what happened there? Find out as we explore the history behind this popular urban legend. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon.Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...more15minPlay
August 10, 2018Purple mirror, the cursed wordsEpisode NotesIf you're younger than 20, you might want to skip this one. The words "purple mirror" are said to be a curse, and if you remember them by the time you come of age, you will suffer misfortune or even die. Find out why, and what you can do to avoid it. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon.Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...more14minPlay
FAQs about Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends:How many episodes does Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.