Folklore Story Time: The Sea Monster of the Oki Islands (Ep. 198)
Aug 31, 2026 - 24:59
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Ame-onna - Rain Woman's Original Ghost Story (Ep. 180)
We're getting closer to Halloween. How about another ghost story? Ame-onna, the rain woman - a haggard looking thing, soaked to the bone, wandering rainy nights. There's lore about her, rumors, theories... but she doesn'...
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