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novel translations 

Timid

February 20, 2019February 17, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments strange, yokai

Author: Ukari To say here is far, and to call yonder nearby. Stories on the edge of the every day, strange

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urban legends 

The confined area in Chiba

February 19, 2019February 17, 2019 kowabana 0 Comments curse, shrine, yokai

In Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, there is an area you must not enter called “Yawata no Yabu Shirazu.” The reason

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urban legends 

Kaijin Answer

June 16, 2018November 16, 2018 kowabana 0 Comments phone, yokai

Everyone, have you ever heard of “Kaijin Answer?” Kaijin Answer is a yokai who will answer whatever question you ask,

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podcast 

Toshiden Podcast Episode 02

June 15, 2018 kowabana 0 Comments curse, ghost, phone, yokai

What do you get when you cross a phone, an evil spirit, and too much time on your hands? One

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creepypastas long 

Kankandara

May 25, 2018May 18, 2018 kowabana 0 Comments curse, mountains, shrine maiden, yokai

I lived in the countryside during elementary and junior high school and knew nothing of the world. I was good

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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!

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