Occult Japan | Ep 115

Occult Japan | Ep 115

Welcome to Cryptic Chronicles, where we delve into the enigmatic and the obscure, exploring the hidden truths behind the world’s most fascinating mysteries. In today’s episode, we’re journeying to the Land of the Rising Sun, unraveling the intricate tapestry of …

Monster Legend: Gashadokuro

Monster Legend: Gashadokuro

The Japanese have some of the craziest and most exciting monster legends out there. I mean, seriously, if you like weird and awesome, yea, they’re great.

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The Gashadokuro is a  yokai from Japan. It’s a giant skeleton that …

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The Yonaguni Monument

The Yonaguni Monument

The Yonaguni Monument off the coast of Japan is an extremely anomalous archaeological site. Back in 1986, a scuba diving instructor discovered the awe-inspiring structures as he explored the depths of the ocean. What he discovered were the ruins of …

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Monster Legend: Kappa

Monster Legend: Kappa

In Japanese folklore, there’s an interesting kind of river monster known as a kappa. Kappa literally means “river child” in Japanese. They do resemble kids, but their skin is green. What further distinguishes them from a normal child is their …