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 92: Chindon-ya: Eccentric Street Musicians
Who are these eccentric street musicians dressed in bright kimono playing drums, bells, clarinet, and saxophone marching down your street? What do they want? is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd...
episode 93: The Ferocious Oni
Japanese oni are a very deep and varied subject. Learn about these mountain-dwelling ogres and what they do. 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...
episode 94: Story Time: Tango no Hitobashira / The Human Pillar of Tango
The Human Pillar of Tango. This is a retelling of an old folktale that I've never seen translated into English. 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...
episode 95: The Human-Faced Tumor: Jinmensou
On today's episode I'm going to tell you about an affliction that involved a strange growth on some part of your body that had the face of a human and did horrible things. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on...
episode 96: The Killing Stone: Sessho Seki
It was all over the news: Japan's Infamous Killing Stone that was housing a chaotic, disaster inducing nine-tailed fox spirit, broke in half on March 5th, 2022. Is the fox spirit free? I'll tell you all about it on this episode. is author . Her other...
episode 97: Supernatural Cats: Nekomata
The nekomata is a mysterious feline with two tails and a penchant for 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,...
episode 98: Toilet Gods: Yes! There are More Than One!
Let me tell you all about the gods that are lurking in your loo. 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 99: The Cat Grave, The Rat Grave: Nekozuka, Nezumizuka
Today I'll talk about a local legend: Nekozuka and Nezumizuka, the Cat's Grave and the Rat's Grave. It's not only a nanafushigi (one of the Seven Strange Happenings), it's extra special because an old man who has lived his whole life there told me the...
episode 100: Listeners' Absolutely True Ghost Stories: Haunted Houses
To commemorate our 100th episode, we're sharing listeners' true ghost stories they've experienced while visiting or living in Japan. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the...
episode 101: Listeners' Absolutely True Japanese Ghost Stories Part 2
More listeners' true Japanese ghost stories as well as one of my most terrifying experiences. This is part two of a three part series. is author . Her other shows are and . Check out her books including on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the...