Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends
Digging into Japanese urban legends of all sizes
7 years ago

Curse of the Red Room

Episode 011

Episode Notes

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Ever visited a website with pop up ads so obnoxious you had to leave? What if you couldn’t? We often joke that ads will be the death of us, but what if that were true? What if there was no way to escape The Red Room?

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and [CO.AG] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/). Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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7 years ago

The lost and lawless Inunaki Village

Episode 010

Episode Notes

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Deep in the mountains of Fukuoka Prefecture there exists a village where the laws of modern-day man have no effect. A village that kills upon sight. A village lost in time. Find out the truth about the fabled Inunaki Village.

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and [CO.AG] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/). Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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7 years ago

The curse of Sugisawa, the lost village

Episode 007

Episode Notes

It’s said there once existed a village that suffered a tragedy so terrible it was wiped from the map. But did Sugisawa ever really exist, and if so, what happened there? Find out as we explore the history behind this popular urban legend. 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

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7 years ago

Purple mirror, the cursed words

Episode 006

Episode Notes

If you're younger than 20, you might want to skip this one. The words "purple mirror" are said to be a curse, and if you remember them by the time you come of age, you will suffer misfortune or even die. Find out why, and what you can do to avoid it. 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

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