Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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This guy (or gal) is said to send people back to the correct time and space when they find themselves somewhere they shouldn’t be, but who exactly is he?
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2 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave
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This historical grave still stands today in the heart of Tokyo, but why has it never been moved? What happens when people try?
BGM thanks to Myuuji (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ), Kevin MacLeod (http://www.incompetech.com) and CO.AG (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/).
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19 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
S4E8 - Peko-chan’s Horrifying Truth
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Some legends claim this famous and beloved mascot has a horrifying truth hidden in her origins, but what’s really going on here?
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Sound effects thanks to Free Sound (https://freesound.org/) and freeSFX (http://www.freesfx.co.uk/).
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S4E10 - Manager of Time & Space
Published 16 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Future installments have given him a more specific look to recognize him by. In general, he said to appear in workflows, maybe with or without a helmet slash work hat as well. After all, if he's a manager of a certain space, he has to look the part, doesn't he? And in that vein, he said to be rather grumpy and grumpy as well. His tone of voice will either be sharp and annoyed, or he'll straight up yell when asking, why are you here? You're in his space and he doesn't like it. That's not to say he's a bad guy, however, just the opposite. Despite his rough appearance and rough nature, it's his job to help lost souls get back to where they came from, and get out of his space. […]
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