EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 11 MIN
The Human-Faced Dog – Legend of the Jinmenken
from Supernatural Japan · host Supernatural Japan
Send a text In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore one of Japan’s most unsettling urban legends—the Jinmenken, or Human-Faced Dog. From eerie Edo-period sightings to modern reports of ghostly, talking dogs speeding down Tokyo highways, the Jinmenken continues to blur the line between folklore and fact. Discover its mysterious origins, cultural symbolism, and how this bizarre creature still haunts Japan’s pop culture today. Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan Email: [email protected] Tales from Kevin Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563 Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes) MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!: https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/ Website: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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