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.
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends
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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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January 16, 2026
S4E10 - Manager of Time & Space
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Join our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/taraadevlin" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!</p> <p>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?</p> <p>BGM thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ" rel="nofollow">Myuuji</a>, <a href="http://www.incompetech.com" rel="nofollow">Kevin MacLeod</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/" rel="nofollow">CO.AG</a>. Sound effects thanks to <a href="https://freesound.org/" rel="nofollow">Free Sound</a> and <a href="http://www.freesfx.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">freeSFX</a>. Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow">Creative Commons</a>: By Attribution 3.0 License</p> <p>Support Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden</a></p>
January 2, 2026
S4E9 - The Curse of Taira no Masakado’s Grave
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Join our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/taraadevlin" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!</p> <p>This historical grave still stands today in the heart of Tokyo, but why has it never been moved? What happens when people try?</p> <p>BGM thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ" rel="nofollow">Myuuji</a>, <a href="http://www.incompetech.com" rel="nofollow">Kevin MacLeod</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/" rel="nofollow">CO.AG</a>. Sound effects thanks to <a href="https://freesound.org/" rel="nofollow">Free Sound</a> and <a href="http://www.freesfx.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">freeSFX</a>. Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow">Creative Commons</a>: By Attribution 3.0 License</p> <p>Support Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden</a></p>
December 19, 2025
S4E8 - Peko-chan’s Horrifying Truth
<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Join our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/taraadevlin" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show!</p> <p>Some legends claim this famous and beloved mascot has a horrifying truth hidden in her origins, but what’s really going on here?</p> <p>BGM thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ" rel="nofollow">Myuuji</a>, <a href="http://www.incompetech.com" rel="nofollow">Kevin MacLeod</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/" rel="nofollow">CO.AG</a>. Sound effects thanks to <a href="https://freesound.org/" rel="nofollow">Free Sound</a> and <a href="http://www.freesfx.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">freeSFX</a>. Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow">Creative Commons</a>: By Attribution 3.0 License</p> <p>Support Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends by contributing to their tip jar: <a href="https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden" rel="payment nofollow">https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/toshiden</a></p>
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