What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Mons ... Show More
Dec 2024
Holiday Episode featuring The Yule Cat, Kallikantzari, Christmas Spiders, & more [ENCORE]
The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spo ... Show More
14m 36s
Oct 2024
Episode 71: Skinwalkers & Cultural Appropriation with Christopher Allen Brewer
Over the last few years, more listeners have requested this topic than any other, but it's a story that isn't ours to tell. And perhaps shouldn't be told at all. Native American Paranormal Adviser, Christopher Allen Brewer, helps us navigate our curiosity without shame as we disc ... Show More
20m 16s
Oct 2024
Yurei - Japanese Ghosts & Hauntings
Explore the chilling world of Yurei, the vengeful ghosts of Japanese folklore. In this episode, we delve into the origins, stories, and legends surrounding Yurei spirits, from their connection to death and unresolved grudges to their portrayal in popular Japanese horror. Discover ... Show More
28m 17s
Mar 2024
Teru Teru Bōzu: Cute, Magical, Unsettling Origins (Ep. 144)
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? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost ... Show More
17m 12s
Apr 2020
Create an IMPERFECT Japanese Peace Garden!
Zara and Leo arrive in Nara Park, a peaceful deer sanctuary in Japan! They want to make a traditional Japanese peace garden, but things aren’t going exactly to plan... Find out how to celebrate imperfections, and learn more about kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of IMPERFECTION ... Show More
14m 4s
Dec 2019
Terrifying Tales of Japan
Japan is no stranger to rich folklore on various mythical beasts and urban legends, and not all of these stories are pleasant. Some tell of horrifying creatures. Others, about tyrannical demons. Join us today as we investigate the terrors in Japan. First, we'll take a voyage acro ... Show More
37m 38s
Jan 2025
Le monstre de Yatama - Inspiré des contes et légendes du Japon.
Le conte japonais Le Monstre Yatama raconte l’histoire d’un monstre à huit têtes qui terrorisait un village. Un jeune homme rusé, Taro, l’enivre avec du saké sacré et, profitant de son ivresse, le vainc avec un katana divin. Dans la dernière tête du monstre, il découvre une épée ... Show More
4m 11s
Nov 2021
Episode 66 - Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes with fey
On this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical illustrator fey (@2398rain) is back to discuss the first Girls x Heroine series, Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes, and about its standing in the tokusatsu world.
Content warning for family death, homophobia, and xenophobia.
Thanks to @Nic ... Show More
1h 35m