Episode 26 - Ghosts of Okinawa

In this week's episode, Joel takes us overseas to an island off the coast of Japan, known as Okinawa. This ancient island has history spanning the ages from Samurai to soldiers. Until its demolition in 2009 ,the American Air Base located on the island was home to what was considered the most actively haunted home in the entire US military system. A father murdered his entire family and took his own life, then the next family to occupy the home, repeated the same terrible story. The phantom children around the home were known to ask the children at the neighboring daycare center for toys, and a female spirit and the shade of an ancient Samurai warrior would make their presences known within the home.Elsewhere on the island, a cave near the location of a WWII Japanese field hospital is said to be haunted by the spirits of young women who took their lives inside, out of fear of the impending American occupation. An old man watches over the those who venture near a local suicide cliff. Locals fear the sight of him, because after each reported encounter bodies of deceased will wash up on the shore just a few days later. Is he an angel of death? Is he warning visitors of the danger? Or is he seeking help for those who have jumped into the water below?SpotlightDon't forget to check out this week's spotlight, Transwomen Inc. To learn more about the struggles and dangers facing American transwomen of color and how you can help, visit their website at https://blacktranswomen.org/ and remember that every voice matters.Also check out #thriveover35 on Instagram and Twitter to hear stories from those affected by the biases and phobias directed at transwomen, especially those of color. Social MediaThis is week two of our giveaway! Be sure to follow us on social media for your chance to answer this episode's trivia question and enter for a chance to win! You can find us @drinkdrunkdead on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The winner will be announced at the start of September.Have you had a personal encounter with the paranormal that you're just dying to tell someone? We'd love to hear it! Send us your stories and we'll read them on our new once-a-month listener episodes, dedicated entirely to our listeners and their experiences! You can email us at [e-mail] TrailersHappy Hour Gets Weird https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-hour-gets-weird/id1487887962and Curly Conspiracies https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curly-conspiracies/id1504343797 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMerch Use our special TeePublic link to purchase merch & help support our show at the same time!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/drinkdrunkdead) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices