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 87: Halloween Episode: Kokkuri Spirit Boards and WTF?!
Kokkuri or Kokkuri-san is the name for the Japanese ouija or spirit board. It's also the name for the spirit who visits during the game. For Halloween, Richard and I decided to try our hand at this super creepy pastime and you'll never believe what...
episode 88: Sakuragaike: A Snake-Dragon Coiled and Waiting, Part 1
The story goes that a large snake-dragon lives at the bottom of Sakuragaike Lake. It's waiting. But where did this snake-dragon come from, and who is it waiting for? I'll tell you about this still obscure myth -- and -- in this episode of Uncanny...
episode 89: Sakuragaike: A Tortured Snake-Dragon Loses it Scales, Pt 2
Today I'll tell you part 2 of the Sakuragaike Legend (and nanafushigi!) What was waiting at the bottom of the lake? Why was the snake-dragon suffering and how did his old follower help him? Where is Kouen Ajari The Snake-Dragon now? Visit the to read...
episode 90: Mayoiga: The Mysterious House You Find When You’re Lost
A mayoiga is a house that magically appears when you're lost in the forest or mountains. If you venture in, what will you find? What should you do? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help...
episode 91: Good Luck Superstitions in Japan
It's been a rough couple of years, so today let's talk about some Japanese good luck superstitions. 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...