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Fan Ju: The Brutal Beating and Revenge Behind Qin’s Rise
English Version Ancient Chinese history is full of cruel punishments and inhuman episodes, but many of them were carried out under the banners of war or go -
The Rohingya Tragedy: Why a Stateless People Face Persecution in Myanmar
English Version Have you heard of the people known as the Rohingya? Their refugee crisis has appeared in online news reports for years, but it remains unre -
Ebara Execution Ground Ruins in Sakura, Chiba: A Haunted Site of Edo-Period Punishment
English Version The former Ebara execution ground is said to be a haunted place connected to the Sakura Domain, in present-day Sakura City, Chiba Prefectur -
Munakata Taisha and Okinoshima: A World Heritage Shrine of Gods, Taboos, and the Sea
English Version Munakata Taisha became widely known across Japan after its World Heritage registration. Around New Year’s, huge numbers of people come for -
Twin Rays in Japanese Occult Belief: The Other Half of Your Soul
English Version We have previously covered the occult idea of soulmates: companions who belong to the same spiritual group. A soulmate is often described a -
Hotel Celine in Nagano: The Rumored Door That Won’t Open
English Version Hotel Celine is a rumored haunted spot in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture, near Lake Nojiri. According to local stories, people who try to leave -
Aoyama Cemetery: Tokyo’s Famous Haunted Taxi Legend
English Version Aoyama Cemetery in Minato, Tokyo, is often said to be the birthplace of one of Japan’s most famous urban legends: the story of a woman who -
Kingdom’s Bai Qi: The Real Six Great General Feared as Ancient China’s Most Ruthless Commander
English Version In Kingdom , flashbacks sometimes look back on King Zhaoxiang of Qin and the Six Great Generals who served under him. In terms of popularit -
Is Roppongi Hills Haunted? Dark Rumors Behind Tokyo’s Luxury Landmark
English Version Roppongi Hills is one of Tokyo’s most polished landmarks: a stylish complex of shops, restaurants, offices, museums, and observation decks -
Growing Dolls: The Strange Legend of Japan’s Okiku Doll
English Version Dolls are often said to absorb human emotions more easily than other objects. In some stories, that emotional attachment leads to strange p
