Just Japan Podcast

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]

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]   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/]

Want to get away from the crush of tourists in Japan and see a less known side? If so, then Phillip Jackson is your guy! Phillip is the author of many books, including Hidden Paths Kyoto, Paranormal Kansai, and Paranormal Japan. He’s a tour guide, writer, musician, and someone who can tell some tremendous historical tales about Japan.   Find Phillip Jackson online: https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/ [https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/]     Check out the Supernatural Japan Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498]     Follow Kevin O’Shea (host) on social media: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev/ [https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff/ [https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff/] X: https://x.com/MadForMaple [https://x.com/MadForMaple] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin]

In this episode, we revisit Evan and Dani Benton from the Benton Homestead on Omishima Island in Ehime, Japan. They have purchased two akiya (abandoned homes) and turned one into the Benton Guesthouse. We first met them in episode 219. They have done so much since then. We chatted about their farming on the island, how their abandoned home renovations are going, beekeeping, appearing on American television and much more. This is another great episode for anyone dreaming of buying and renovating an old home in Japan.    You can learn about everything Evan and Dani are doing here: https://bentonhomestead.com/ [https://bentonhomestead.com/] Follow me on Social Media:  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff/ X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev

Tony R. Vega joined us once again. Tony is an American podcaster and Japan content creator featured in episode 208. Last year, he walked the entire 500 km of the Old Tokaido Road, and this Fall, he walked from Kyoto to Yamaguchi Prefecture. That’s a fantastic feat for anyone, but even more so for Tony since he is legally blind. Listen to his amazing story and listen to his podcast, Japan Station. Tony online: https://japankyo.com [https://japankyo.com] Tony on X: https://twitter.com/thevegatony [https://twitter.com/thevegatony] Japan Station Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-about-japan-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-about-japan-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968]     Follow Kevin O’Shea (host) on social media: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev/ [https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff/ [https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff/] X: https://x.com/MadForMaple [https://x.com/MadForMaple] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin [https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin]