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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Tara A. Devlin
Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet
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  • Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

    Deadly Spiritual Encounters

    2026/03/06 | 44 mins.
    Episode Notes

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    Four terrifying tales from Japan of deadly, horrifying, bizarre, and unforgettable encounters with the other side.

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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  • Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

    Spectral Frights and Bites

    2026/02/20 | 46 mins.
    Episode Notes

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    11 terrifying tales from Japan of ghosts, spectres, and all the horrible things that crawl around in the night.

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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  • Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

    Maddening Mountain Frights

    2026/02/06 | 46 mins.
    Episode Notes

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    Let’s head into the mountains of Japan for 12 terrifying tales of monsters, spirits, and the other horrifying things that lurk far from civilisation.

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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  • Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

    Hair-raising School Adventures

    2026/01/23 | 49 mins.
    Episode Notes

    Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!
    Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord!

    It’s time to head back to school for eight terrifying tales of what lurks in the classrooms, in the halls, in the gym, and perhaps even right in front of you…

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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  • Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

    Best of 2025

    2026/01/09 | 56 mins.
    Episode Notes

    Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!
    Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord!

    As we kick back over the holidays, let’s take a look back at some of the best stories from last year as we prepare ourselves for another terrifying year of terrific tales.

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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About Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Each week on “Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet,” horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin presents a selection of Japanese horror, creepypastas and urban legends translated from the deepest, darkest parts of the web. Creepy ghosts and vengeful onryo, cursed technology and haunted shrines. Discover horror like only Japan knows how to deliver. Brand new and exclusive stories translated each week. Find out more at http://www.kowabana.net/
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