S4 Ep14: Japanese Yokai

About this episode

This episode explores the fascinating and eerie world of Japanese Yōkai, blending folklore with themes of terror and tragedy.

On this episode, we’re heading to Japan—into a world where folklore blurs the line between the terrifying, tragic… and downright bizarre. Yōkai are not your typical spirits. Some emerge from forgotten objects left to decay. Some exist only to unsettle, confuse, or disturb those who cross their path. And others are far darker—manifestations of war, suffering, and souls that have been denied peace. Want to be a Patreon? Get episodes AD-FREE, early access before anyone else, discounted merch, bonus content, and more! Then become a Spooky VIP! Visit: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GhostEncountersPodcast⁠⁠ Check out The Spooky Shop for Ghost Encounters spooky swag! Visit our website and click on Spooky Shop! www.Ghost-Encounters.com Send Spooky Fan Stories to GhostEncountersStories@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @GhostEncountersPA Sponsored By Ghost Marketing Company: www.GhostMarketingCo.com & Sleepy Cat Urban Winery: www.sleepycaturbanwinery.com

People in this episode

Host: Ghost Encounters Podcast

Topics covered

• Japanese folklore
• Yōkai
• spirits
• supernatural
• cultural beliefs

Keywords

• Yōkai
• Japanese folklore
• spirits
• supernatural beings
• cultural myths

Sponsors

Ghost Marketing Company, Sleepy Cat Urban Winery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Japan

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