Kowabana

Translating Japanese horror

  • Home
  • About
  • Podcast
  • Books
  • Humble Sales
  • Merchandise
  • Newsletter
  • Discord
  • Reddit

toshiden theatre

urban legends 

The dream you mustn’t have

February 12, 2019February 10, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments dream, toshiden theatre

The first dream you have during January 1st to 3rd is called the year’s first dream. It’s said that this

Read more
urban legends 

Don’t look in the mirror when dreaming

February 10, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments dream, toshiden theatre

This isn’t a superstition. If you look into a mirror when you’re dreaming, it’s extremely dangerous. But why is that?

Read more
urban legends 

The cursed stone

February 10, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments curse, toshiden theatre

This legend was passed around from the end of the Meiji period till the first half of the Taisho period.

Read more
urban legends 

How to meet the person you want to see

February 10, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments countryside, ghost, hospital, toshiden theatre

There are numerous urban legends informing people on how to visit another world. For example, internet users are perhaps quite

Read more
urban legends 

The Yamanote Line, Tokyo’s iron barrier

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments toshiden theatre, train

What meaning does the Yamanote Line in Tokyo hold, and why was it built? There is a legend that states

Read more

Welcome to Kowabana!

Here at Kowabana we specialise in translating Japanese creepypastas, urban legends and other scary stories. Most creepypastas come from anonymous sources such as 2chan, but you can also find more well known urban legends and even novel translations as well. Kick back, enjoy some horror, and don’t forget to turn off the lights. Updated every Friday night!

Get the books!

Volume 1-4

Volume One
Urban Legends

Japanese Urban Legends
Ghost Spots

Ghost Spots
Torihada Files

Torihada Files

Out Now

Out Now

Out Now

Pre-order Now

Support


Support the Kowabana podcast and receive early access, bonus episodes and more!

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Facebook

Facebook

Categories

  • creepypastas
    • long
    • short
  • ghost spots
  • guest post
  • lore
  • novel translations
  • podcast
  • reviews
  • site stuff
  • urban legends
  • when you understand
  • youtube

Twitter

My Tweets

Facebook

Facebook

Tags

abandoned building accident apartment bridge camping car cemetery countryside creature curse custom dead body disappearance dolls dream elevator forest game ghost hospital hotel ikiryo kakurenbo kokkuri-san kuchisake-onna mountains murder obon parasite eve phone photo premonition school shrine sleep paralysis strange suicide tall lady technology toilet toshiden theatre train tunnel urban legend yokai
Copyright © 2019 Kowabana. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.