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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Urban Legends
Is the World Secretly Connected? The Gaia Theory Through an Occult Lens
English Version Have you ever heard of the Gaia theory? Not the famous documentary program—this Gaia theory is an idea supported by figures such as meteoro -
World Occult
What Happened to the Blue Whale Challenge? A Look Back at the Internet’s Infamous “Suicide Game”
English Version Have you ever heard of the “Blue Whale” game? Originating in Russia, it became known around the world as an online “suicide game.” This art -
World Occult
China’s Alleged Organ Harvesting and the Rumored Brain-Death Machine
English Version China is one of Asia’s great powers, with influence felt around the world. But behind that image, there have long been disturbing allegatio -
Urban Legends
The Dark Side of Transplant Tourism Between South Korea and China
English Version Organ transplants are used to save patients with life-threatening illnesses, and they are sometimes performed in Japan as well. In recent y -
World Occult
The Mummy of Si Quey: Bangkok’s Infamous Offbeat Horror Exhibit
English Version Thailand is one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations, drawing visitors from around the world. In recent years, it has also become kno -
World Occult
5 Dark Rumors About CERN: Shiva, 666, Black Holes, and the LHC
English Version Have you ever heard the name CERN? CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, operates the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC—the wor -
Shikoku
Fujimiya Shrine: Kochi’s Rumored Haunted Shrine and Its Floating Head Legend
English Version Fujimiya Shrine is known as one of Kochi Prefecture’s more famous haunted spots. According to stories told about the shrine, a severed head -
Occult
Sky Rest New Muroto: A Haunted Ruin in Kochi Prefecture
English Version Sky Rest New Muroto is often introduced as one of Kochi Prefecture’s haunted spots. It is also well known among fans of abandoned places in -
Occult
Cape Ashizuri: Kochi’s Haunted Cliff and the Buddhist Sea-Rite Behind Its Dark Reputation
English Version Shikoku is famous for the Ohenro, the pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples associated with Kobo Daishi, also known as Kukai. The route becam -
Scary Japan Stories
Exploring Inunaki Pass: Japan’s Most Notorious Haunted Location
Discover the eerie tales and legends surrounding Inunaki Pass, a haunted site in Fukuoka known for its mysterious incidents and ghostly rumors.