Nature Yokai

Nature Yokai

From Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore by Multitude

May 13, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 489

About this episode

The episode explores various nature yokai that may inhabit gardens during the spring and summer.

Gardeners, as you start to see your plants begin to sprout, be cautious that there might be nature spirits lurking in your (garden) beds! This roundup, we talk about the various yokai that might be haunting your trees, fruits, and vegetables this spring and summer - gangly pumpkin spirits, dueling melons, and the BEAN BOIS! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, animal death, illness, sexual content, pregnancy, murder, child endangerment, defecation, and gun violence.  Housekeeping - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Send in those urban legend emails! - Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344 Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com - Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast - Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch - Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast - Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com - Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast - Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin - Editor: Bren Frederick - Music: Brandon Grugle , based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin

Topics covered

  • yokai
  • nature spirits
  • gardening
  • mythology
  • folklore
  • death
  • urban legends

Keywords

  • yokai
  • nature spirits
  • gardening
  • mythology
  • folklore
  • urban legends
  • death

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Organizations: Multitude

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