Evaporated: Gone with the Gods Episode 1: The Missing Accountant
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Dec 12, 2023 An unsettling disappearance of an accountant spirals into chaos as friends uncover dark secrets. The discussion dives into Japanese cultural phenomena of mysterious vanishings and the haunting duality of trust and deception. Personal anecdotes mingle with chilling stories of organized crime and emotional turmoil, leading to a deeper exploration of societal issues around financial desperation. The complex dynamics of relationships in the professional sphere unfold, leaving listeners questioning the nature of loyalty and identity.
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The Missing Accountant
- Jake Adelstein's accountant, Morimoto, disappeared shortly before tax day.
- Morimoto took Adelstein's tax documents and the money he'd paid in advance.
Family on the Run
- Shoko Plambeck's family moved to Japan to avoid witness protection.
- They were fleeing trouble with the federal government.
Vanishing in Japan
- Kamikakushi, meaning "hidden by the gods," historically explained disappearances in Japan.
- Modernly, the term johatsu, "to evaporate," describes these disappearances.