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Haunt Weekly - Episode 394 - Halloween in Japan

46 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm.

Introduction and YouTube Video Discussion

Halloween in Japan - Introduction and History

Introduction and History of Halloween in Japan

Americans Teaching English in Japan and Halloween Parties Begin

The Yamanote Halloween Train and Tension in Tokyo

Introduction of Halloween in Japan and Commercialization

Semi-Authorized Halloween Street Party in Tokyo

A Huge Party with Mixed Audience

Haunted attractions in Tokyo

The Potential of AR and the Analogy with Haunted Attractions

Haunted Attractions and the Fit with the Community

Importance of Understanding Community and Culture

Misunderstandings about Haunted Attractions.

Safety Record: Impeccable, No Injuries

Safety Record and Neighbors' Complaints Addressed

Money Plays a Key Role in Haunted Attractions

Coordinating with local businesses for mutual benefit

Addressing the community directly and minimizing negative impact

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're looking at the (limited) history of Halloween in Japan, including why it was hated for so long and why things are now starting to turn the corner slowly.

It's an interesting look at a nation's experience with Halloween with a lot of great analogs for haunted attractions in the United States.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Question of the Week
3. Conference Reminders
4. Origin of the Topic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fopB4-zJDUU)
5. Why Halloween Was Hated in Japan
6. Why Things are Turning the Corner
7. Lessons for Haunted Houses
8. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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