Episode 36: Oiwa's Revenge
Oct 5, 202546mEp. 36S6
This is Part 2 of the ghost story Oiwa, one of the three great ghost stories of Japan. In this fright filled conclusion, hear the fate of Oiwa and how her ghost takes revenge on each of the plotters.
Hosted by Heath A Havey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 37 episodes
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Exploring the dark histories and strange mysteries of Japan: folklore, urban legends, and forgotten histories, much of it never before presented in the English language.
Heath A Havey hosts The Mysterious Japan, a history show with 37 episodes published.
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