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Podcast: Cat with Beard from JAPAN
Episode: #164 - Why Japan Is Obsessed With Modern Horror
Description: What scares Japan today? From traditional ghost tales and vengeful spirits to viral videos, survival horror video games, and haunted escape rooms β Japanese horror has extended far beyond the traditional.We explore how Japan's romance with horror has evolved in the modern era. No longer rooted in centuries-old folk stories and religious superstitions like yΕ«rei and yokai, horror has also turned digital for the modern age. Weβll discover how horror is experienced in real life too β through cutting-edge haunted attractions, horror-themed cafes, and immersive escape rooms. New platforms like AR, VR, and interactive storytelling apps are opening...