Awashima Jinja - Japan’s Shrine for Unwanted (Haunted?) Dolls

Send a text In this episode of the Supernatural Japan Podcast, we explore the mystical Awashima Shrine in Wakayama, Japan—a sacred site renowned for its unique connection to dolls and fertility. Known as the resting place for old or unwanted dolls, the shrine is steeped in spiritual lore and rituals to comfort these inanimate objects believed to harbor souls. Tune in as we uncover the stories and traditions that make Awashima Shrine a truly supernatural destination. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin Follow the podcast:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Email: [email protected]  Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices