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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Occult
Leonardo da Vinci: The Renaissance Genius Whose Greatest Talent Was Curiosity
English Version When people hear the name Leonardo da Vinci, they usually think of paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. In the public imaginat -
Abandoned Places
Hotel Jasper in Nagano: Rumors of Strange Night Lights and a Lingering Presence
English Version Hotel Jasper is a rumored haunted spot in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture. According to local stories, if you record video here at night, light -
World Occult
The Nazca Lines: Are Peru’s Giant Geoglyphs the World’s Largest Ley Line?
English Version The famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru remain one of the world’s most mysterious archaeological sites. In 1927, archaeologist Toribio Mejí -
Abandoned Places
Hotel Endless 2: A Pink Abandoned Love Hotel and the “Devil’s Curve” in Aomori
English Version A pink abandoned love hotel in Hiranai, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, is said to be the site of repeated ghost sightings. Acc -
World Occult
France’s Mysterious Ley Line? The Megalithic Riddle of the Carnac Stones
English Version In ley-line lore, Britain’s St. Michael’s Line is often associated with ancient stone sites such as Stonehenge. Across the Channel, in Brit -
Religion
Nagasaki Shoro Nagashi: Why Spirit Boats, Bells, and Firecrackers Fill the Streets
Nagasaki’s Shoro Nagashi features spirit boats, bells, and firecrackers in a decentralized memorial, blending solemn remembrance with vibrant sounds. -
Other
Shoichii Ishikura Inari Shrine: A Rumored Cursed Shrine in Hakodate
English Version Shoichii Ishikura Inari Shrine is said to stand along a main agricultural road in Hakodate, Hokkaido. According to local rumors, touching a -
World Occult
A Small Ley Line Mystery Among Egypt’s Three Great Pyramids
English Version Ancient Egyptian civilization, one of the world’s great early civilizations, developed around the Nile River and is famous for having advan -
Abandoned Places
Jin-niku-kan: The Rumored “Human Meat” Yakiniku House in Matsumoto
English Version Jin-niku-kan, literally “Human Meat House,” is the nickname of a former yakiniku restaurant in Asama Onsen, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefectu -
Rumors & Experiences
Hotel Island in Miyazaki: The Haunted Spot Locals Avoid
English Version Hotel Island is known locally as a haunted spot that even nearby residents are said to avoid. According to the rumor, the place was once a