Japanese Yokai: Akaname - The Filth Licker (Bathroom Licker)

Send a text The Akaname (垢嘗め) is a yokai from Japanese folklore with a rather unique and unsettling role—it is known as the "filth licker." Its name translates to "scum licker" or "grime licker," and it is said to haunt dirty bathrooms, bathhouses, and other unclean spaces. Learn about this bizarre creature in this Supernatural Japan “mini-episode.” Learn about the folklore of Japan and stories in every episode!  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