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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episode 137: A Delightful Dive into Meiji Era Yokai News
Today I’m going to do something a little different, again. I’m going to give you some real yōkai and paranormal news. Not current news, but stories that were actually published in newspapers during the late 1800s — and not in tabloids either,...
episode 136: The Dreaded Northern Pillow (kitamakura) and Fan Death
Is sleeping with your head facing north a practice that'll bring you bad luck and invite death or is it good luck, welcoming a restful night's sleep and money? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a...
episode 135: "The Other Side" A Creepy Japanese Ghost Story
"The Other Side" is a ghost story I wrote using some of the more common Japanese scary tropes. Put on some headphones and turn out the lights and let me tell you a story. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including by...
episode 134: Creepy Haunted Tunnels in Japan
My guess is that Japan has more haunted tunnels than anywhere in the world. In this episode I talk about three of the creepiest and most well-known. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to...
episode 133: Okiku: The Haunted Doll
The Okiku-chan doll is believed to contain the spirit of the little girl who once owned her. This is seen by her constantly, slow growing hair. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to...
episode 132: Myth Tales Vol. 1: Origin that Ends with Dragons
Myth Tales is an immersive retelling of Japan's creation myth. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit ....
episode 131: Summer Festival Part 2: Games and Dancing
Part 2 of Summer Festival in Japan is about unique games and dancing. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please...
episode 103: Summer Festival: Outfits and the Eats
Come experience a small summer festival (Natsu Matsuri) with me. This is Part One: Outfits and Eats! is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story...
episode 129: "Concerning Tea"... a reading
Learn about the history of tea and the tea ceremony in Japan, its origins in Buddhist rituals, and its later development into an art form. Listen to stories about the famous tea masters Rikyu and the legendary monk Daruma. is author . Her other shows...
episode 128: Raijū: The Thunder Beast
The raijū or thunder beast is smallish, very weird-looking creature that darts around during thunderstorms and wreaks havoc on the community. Here's what you need to know about it. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books...