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Why the Year of the Fire Horse is Dreaded in Japan and Cursed Kimonos (Ep. 185) artwork
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Why the Year of the Fire Horse is Dreaded in Japan and Cursed Kimonos (Ep. 185)

Uncanny Japan - Folklore and Culture by SpectreVision Radio

Feb 16, 202616:25Society & Culture

2026 is the year of the fire horse—a year that happens only once every 60 years. Across East Asia, it symbolizes transformation, intensity, and bold action. But in Japan? It's feared. Birth rates actually plummet during...

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Why the Year of the Fire Horse is Dreaded in Japan and Cursed Kimonos (Ep. 185) is an episode from Uncanny Japan - Folklore and Culture by SpectreVision Radio. 2026 is the year of the fire horse—a year that happens only once every 60 years....

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Published Feb 16, 2026, 16:25 long, audio available.

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