• #49 Yumeoni (Part2) - Japanese Horror & Scary Story of Kaidan
    Jun 26 2025

    "Does it mean she is still...?"


    A game that, at first glance, seemed rather exciting and harmless... but finally swallowed them into a real nightmare.


    The boy thought he could put an end to it, but something is still wrong...


    Today, I will talk about part 2 of this dark mystery, originally from 2chan.

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    54 mins
  • #48 Yumeoni (Part 1) - Japanese horror & scary story of Kaidan
    Jun 2 2025

    "Hey, do you know about Yumeoni?"


    A group of elementary school friends who, driven by curiosity, decide to try a forbidden game... A decision that will take them much further than they ever imagined...


    Today, I will talk about part 1 of this dark mystery, originally from 2chan.


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    51 mins
  • #47 Sukima Onna (Woman in the Gap) - Japanese Urban Legend/Creepypasta
    Apr 25 2025

    “I can't go out because the woman will be lonely...”

    But oviously there is nobody around... or is there...

    Today, I would like to share a classic Japanese Kaidan/Urban legend story called "Sukima Onna".


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  • #46 What Lurks in the Abandoned Hospital - Japanese horror & scary story of Kaidan
    Apr 9 2025

    "This is bad. I'm definitely not going in here."

    What actually lurks in the abandoned hospital at midnight?

    Today, I would like to share one of the classic Japanese urban legend? type of scary stories.


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  • #45 Daisetsuzan Lodge Murder Case - Japanese horror & scary story of Kaidan
    Jan 26 2025

    "It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming..."

    What is "IT"? And what's actually happened in the lodge?


    Today, I would like to share a scary story about a murder case in Hokkaido, which was originally posted on 2chan.


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    *Kaidan is a type of scary story that has been popular entertainment in Japan for centuries. You might imagine some kind of traditional ghost stories, Yokai/monster folklore, or maybe any temple/shrine-related thing. But Kaidan also consists of some supernatural tales, urban legends/creepypasta, true crime, and even modern human-based horrors as well, which means you will never get bored, hopefully!

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    18 mins
  • #44 Japanese Ryokan makes me scared (2 scary stories included)
    Dec 19 2024

    Do you like Ryokan (旅館), a traditional Japanese inn?


    Often nestled in nature locations like near hot spring towns or mountain villages, steeped in history, offering a slice of old Japan with their tatami mat rooms, futon bedding, and exquisitely prepared meals. And, of course, never miss the chance to soak in onsen baths.


    But when it comes to Japanese horror scenes, Ryokan is not always a happy place. You know, they are often haunted, or you are seeing a Yurei, Japanese ghost in there. Stuff like that.


    In this video, I will share 2 scary stories about Japanese ryokan. Between the stories, I will have a short break to analyse the stories and share some theories, so I hope you will enjoy that part as well.


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    37 mins
  • #43 Aka Manto: Red Paper or Blue Paper? Urban Legend Deep Dive + Scary Story shared!
    Nov 19 2024

    Are you scared of toilets? I was as a kid, and still am, honestly.


    While it is because of my personal problem, it could also be because we have so many horror stories and urban legends about toilets in Japan. Today’s episode is about one of them, Aka Manto (赤マント).


    In this episode, we will deep-dive into Aka Manto, including what this being is, a typical urban legend, and what could be the origins behind it. Lastly, I will share one Kaidan scary story from Junji Inagawa, the Kaidan legend, which could possibly be related to Aka Manto.


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    21 mins
  • #Bonus - "Spirited Away" as a Horror Film? Analysis of the Hidden Meanings, Mythology & Folklore Explained
    Nov 15 2024

    Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し) It is not only the most commercially successful film in Japan, but also the lifetime favourite of so many, including myself. But are there not some parts in the film that make you feel uneasy? That's totally normal because there are some horror elements in it. In this bonus episode, I’m talking about Ghibli's masterpiece, Spirited Away, and how you can watch it as a horror film with some deep analysis of hidden meanings, mythology, and folklore.


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    ↓To learn more about Kamikakushi, check out this episode!

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    31 mins