179 episodes

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/

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

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    • 5.0 • 42 Ratings

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/

    Hauntings from the Past

    Hauntings from the Past

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    Sometimes the past comes back to haunt us in various ways, as these five stories from Japan will show.

    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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    • 47 min
    When The Unknown Appears

    When The Unknown Appears

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    Five terrifying tales straight out of Japan the look at what happens when something unknown, something unexplainable, appears in our regular daily lives. What can we even do in such a situation? Come find out.

    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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    • 44 min
    The Danger of Lingering Spirits

    The Danger of Lingering Spirits

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    Four terrifying tales of spirits who linger and cause problems for those who are unfortunate enough to encounter them…

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
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    • 43 min
    Terrifying Trips And Tales

    Terrifying Trips And Tales

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    Four strange, bizarre, and horrifying tales of people being in places they shouldn’t and then sharing that horror with others…

    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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    • 47 min
    Curious But Deadly Encounters

    Curious But Deadly Encounters

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    Six encounters with not just the supernatural, but the very real as well that will leave you reeling and wondering whether everyone will make it out to the other side or not.

    BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
    Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
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    • 47 min
    Terrifying Encounters with the Bizarre

    Terrifying Encounters with the Bizarre

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    Eight horrifying stories straight out of Japan that will make you question what you see and what really lurks out there on both land and sea.

    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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    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

BaconsCheese ,

Amazing!

Recently discovered this from ytube. Happy its available here! This is going to be my go-to podcast for work! The stories are amazing! English is my second language, and narrator’s pacing is great to listen too, its not too slow that i’d get bored and not too fast that I’ll miss the some words.

Shigishigihosto ,

Best Japanese Horror Podcast

I love Asian Horror and this is one of the best I’ve ever listened to. Been a listener for a few years now and it never really loses its appeal even if you listen to it again and again. 🙂

Jane velvet ,

Wow Kowabana!

I really love the segment where you need to finish the story to know the twist on the opening story! I love you Tara! more episodes to come :)

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