The Things in Japan

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Japan has a long history of supernatural folklore, with stories of spirits, mysterious figures, and haunted locations passed down through generations. For American service members and their families stationed throughout the country, some of these legends have taken on a more personal meaning after encounters in places far removed from the usual routines of military life.

Drawing from firsthand accounts connected to the American military presence in Japan, this episode explores strange experiences in and around the country's military installations. From abandoned World War II tunnels in the hills overlooking Yokosuka Naval Base to unexplained encounters in unfamiliar surroundings, these stories examine incidents that left witnesses struggling to understand what they had experienced.

00:00 - Cold Open 01:17 - Intro 01:36 - The Girl in the Tunnels 12:53 - The Hanging Man 18:24 - The Ghosts of Yokosuka 25:31 - The Haunted Hangar 36:04 - The Shadow in the Forest 46:05 - Final Thoughts 52:47 - Credits 53:18 - After Action

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