Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends

Episode Notes Did you know that if you read this particular poem out loud, you'll die? Find out the truth behind the supposedly cursed Japanese poem Tomino's Hell. What it means, how it came about, and will it really kill you if you read it aloud? More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Episode Notes Have you ever wondered if you had the ability to see ghosts? With these Japanese urban legends you'll be able to test your reikan, or ability to sense the supernatural. But be careful, you might not always like what you see. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Episode Notes A young Japanese lady, railway tracks and an oncoming train. What could go wrong? Ask Kashima-san, a ghost on a mission for your legs. And once you've heard her story you better pass it on, or she's coming for you next. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Episode Notes What do you get when you cross a phone, an evil spirit, and too much time on your hands? One of these Japanese urban legends, probably. Find out about Mary-san, Kaijin Answer, and Satoru-kun, and why you should never answer the phone again. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Episode Notes "Am I pretty?" she asks before removing her mask, revealing her mouth cut from ear-to-ear. Kuchisake-onna is the Japanese urban legend of urban legends. Find out how she came to be and the truth behind her story right here. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. BGM thanks to Myuuji. Intro & Outro BGM thanks to Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License