Igamori Ryunosuke– Author –
Welcome to Scary Japan.
I am the creator of this website and have spent more than 40 years exploring Japan’s hidden dark side. Throughout my journey, I have collected countless ghost stories, urban legends, supernatural encounters, and local mysteries from across the nation.
My goal is to preserve and share these chilling tales with people around the world who are fascinated by Japanese horror and folklore.
If you would like to contact me, please reach out via X:
https://x.com/IgamoriRyu
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UFOs
From Roswell to MJ-12: The Rumored History of Aliens and the U.S. Military
English Version Roswell. MJ-12. For many UFO fans, the rumored relationship between aliens and the U.S. military is almost an American mythology of its own -
Urban Legends
The Deadliest 8,000-Meter Peaks: Death Rates on the World’s 14 Highest Mountains
English Version Most people know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. But do you know how many mountains on Earth rise above 8,000 mete -
Scary Japan Stories
Festival and Ritual Legends of Nara: Echoes of the Past
Explore the eerie and captivating tales of festivals and rituals that have shaped Nara's ancient sites, where the spirits of the past still linger in the mists of time. -
Urban Legends
Why You Should Be Careful When Throwing Away Dolls in Japan
English Version Do you own any dolls? Dolls and stuffed animals can be adorable. Some people grew up playing with Licca-chan or Jenny dolls, while others m -
Scary Japan Stories
Whispers of the Tohoku Mountains: Folktales and Legends from Japan’s Enigmatic Villages
Discover the haunting beauty of Tohoku's mountain villages through their rich tapestry of folktales, where legends intertwine with the landscape, revealing the eerie yet captivating side of Japanese culture. -
Urban Legends
Do Oni Gather at T-Junctions? Japan’s Eerie Folklore About Three-Way Roads and Corner Houses
English Version Intersections, corners, and side streets are such ordinary parts of daily life that we rarely think twice about them. But in Japan, the hum -
Scary Japan Stories
A Midnight Station Rumor from Rural Japan
Explore the chilling tale of a mysterious train station in rural Japan that is said to come alive at midnight. -
Scary Japan Stories
The Lacerta File: Reptilian Beings and the Legend Beneath the Earth
Explore the Lacerta File legend, reptilian beings, hidden underground civilizations, and why this strange myth still fascinates readers. -
Urban Legends
When an Ancestor Came Through During a Phone Psychic Reading: A Japanese Ghost Story About a Neglected Grave
English Version This is an account said to have come from a real phone fortune-telling session in Japan. Phone readings are a popular style of consultation -
Urban Legends
Can You Control Your Dreams? How to Encourage Better Sleep and Fewer Nightmares
English Version People spend about one-third of their lives asleep. During that time, we dream—but what kinds of dreams do you usually have? Some dreams ar