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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language

Uncanny Productions

Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.

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Latest Episodes

Today I'll read you Lafcadio Hearn's short story: The Mirror Maiden. more

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30 hours ago

The two-faced, eight-limbed giant named Ryomen Sukuna has been around since very early Japan, still is he a Buddhism-protecting hero or a cursed demon who tried to destroy Japan? more

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19 days ago

You'll often see ghostly-looking dolls strung up in windows in Japan on rainy days. What do they mean and why are they a little creepy? more

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a month ago

Abe no Seimei was the greatest onmyōji in Japan. While he lived in Kyoto, he visited Shizuoka at some point and performed some magic, giving us another nanafushigi (seven mysterious things). more

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2 months ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 832 ratings
  • Great fun and well done

    I love all things Japan, and hope to visit someday. Meanwhile, this podcast offers the culture, ambience, history and humor I’m looking for. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenniwren13
    United States11 days ago
  • Great!

    Love learning about so many aspects of Japanese folklore. A little difficult to hear in a few episodes here and there as there are often ambient/background sound, but I found that it works best on headphones in a quiet environment. Really immersive that way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpngs
    United States2 months ago
  • Wonderful!

    Such a soothing voice and the background noise is wonderful! The stories and legends fascinating and a little disturbing (in a good way) Listening trough all the back catalogue right now! Can only recommend this podcast! Lovely!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bipolargirl!
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Great for Japan fans

    I’m a huge nerd for anything about Japan. Uncanny Japan not only has folklore but also discusses the Japanese language. Theresa Matsura has a soothing voice and a clear love for Japan. I love this podcast so much that I joined the Patreon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SNP1915
    Australia3 months ago
  • Thank you

    It was very illuminating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laconic reply
    United States4 months ago

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