Just Japan Podcast

Classic Christmas Party in Japan

Listen to this amazing CLASSIC Christmas episode from December 2016. I chatted with Brian Waters (MyTwoYen) and Jaysan (NapaJapan) about their multi-cultural family traditions in Japan. We talk about Christmas and New Years celebrations in Japan. It was a fun, fun discussion! You can currently find me over on: Supernatural Japan Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=816c24a94cc246a1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=816c24a94cc246a1] Tales from Kevin Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=9869d036d9274413 [https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=9869d036d9274413] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev [http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] X: https://x.com/MadForMaple [https://x.com/MadForMaple] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin]

Supernatural Japan Podcast

Supernatural Japan is a spine-chilling podcast that explores Japan's darkest legends, real-life hauntings, mysterious urban myths, and forgotten folklore. Hosted by educator and storyteller Kevin O'Shea, each episode takes listeners deep into ghost stories, haunted places, yokai, and true crime cases with supernatural twists—all set against the backdrop of Japan's rich cultural history. Whether you're fascinated by yurei, yokai, or eerie unsolved mysteries, Supernatural Japan is your gateway to the country's most terrifying tales. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts and step into the shadows of Japan. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=fc445519da524a95 [https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=fc445519da524a95] Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dedb712b-9800-4759-8158-e4af590710b4/supernatural-japan [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dedb712b-9800-4759-8158-e4af590710b4/supernatural-japan]

Just Japan Podcast - 235: Retiring in Japan with Kurt Bell

In the latest episode of the Just Japan Podcast, I welcome back returning guest Kurt Bell, better known as Softypapa on YouTube. When we last spoke, Kurt was in the U.S. with his Japanese wife, preparing for retirement and planning a move back to Japan. A year later, he's made that dream a reality—retired, relocated, and now living in Japan full-time. Kurt shares his fascinating journey of purchasing and settling into an akiya (an abandoned house) in rural Japan and offers insights into his new lifestyle as a retired American resident. We also dive into his ongoing work as a well-known YouTube content creator and how his move has influenced his creative output and daily life. Follow Kurt's adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@softypapa [https://www.youtube.com/@softypapa] Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes): https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin [https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin] LISTEN to my other podcast, Supernatural Japan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498] Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev [https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] X: https://x.com/MadForMaple [https://x.com/MadForMaple] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin] NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/ [https://justjapanstuff.com/]

Supernatural Japan

Do you love true crime, ghost stories, and paranormal mysteries? Then you'll love Supernatural Japan — where Japan's most chilling true crime cases collide with ancient folklore and eerie urban legends. Each episode uncovers a new mystery: unsolved murders with ghostly connections, haunted places locals fear to enter, bizarre disappearances, and encounters with yōkai — Japan's mysterious spirits and creatures. It's part true crime, part supernatural, and completely addictive. Whether you're fascinated by Japanese culture, love horror stories, or just want something seriously spooky in your podcast queue — Supernatural Japan has a story for you. Perfect for fans of Morbid, Lore, and Unexplained, this show blends immersive storytelling, sound design, and deep research to bring Japan's darkest tales to life. Search Supernatural Japan Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y], Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dedb712b-9800-4759-8158-e4af590710b4/supernatural-japan] or anywhere you listen — and hit follow before something follows you. 👻 Podcast website. [https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com]

Just Japan Podcast- 234: Hibagon (ヒバゴン) - Japan's Bigfoot with Kyle Brink

The Hibagon (ヒバゴン) is the Japanese equivalent of the North American Bigfoot. Many believe that it inhabits the areas around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. In this episode, we talk to Canadian author Kyle Brink. He has been researching Hibagon for many years and is based in Hiroshima Prefecture. He is the author of the book, "Hibagon: Japanese Bigfoot." If you are a cryptids and Bigfoot lore fan, you'll love this episode! Kyle's book:https://www.amazon.com/Hibagon-Japanese-Bigfoot-Kyle-Brink/dp/B08X6DX7KS Kyle's YouTube channel with loads of Hibagon videos: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkbooks3492 [https://www.youtube.com/@brinkbooks3492] Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin [https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin] Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan [https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] X: https://x.com/MadForMaple [https://x.com/MadForMaple] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin] Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com [https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/] FOLLOW the Supernatural Japan Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dedb712b-9800-4759-8158-e4af590710b4/supernatural-japan [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dedb712b-9800-4759-8158-e4af590710b4/supernatural-japan] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=bd412e905adf45cc [https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=bd412e905adf45cc] Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan [https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin] Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com [https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com/]